The impact of 10 kHz spinal cord stimulation (SCS) on protective sensation in people with painful diabetic neuropathy

How is this working? Like a pair of noise-cancelling headphones, perhaps? Filtering out the painful sensation allowing for normal touch perception? Here are data from our combined teams. Perhaps this calls for a larger randomized controlled trial to confirm or refute these fascinating findings. In a recent study titled "Improvement in Protective Sensation: Clinical Evidence... Continue Reading →

Effect of High-frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation in Patients With Painful Diabetic #Neuropathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial @JAMANeuro

Intriguing report from Petersen and coworkers for a common, complex and costly condition. Importance  Many patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy experience chronic pain and inadequate relief despite best available medical treatments. Objective  To determine whether 10-kHz spinal cord stimulation (SCS) improves outcomes for patients with refractory painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN). Design, Setting, and Participants  The prospective, multicenter, open-label... Continue Reading →

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