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2021 Jul 16


Neurosurgery

Gabapentinoids Associated With Lower Explantation Rate in 203 Patients With Spinal Cord Stimulation for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.

Authors

Nissen M, Ikäheimo T-M, Huttunen J, Leinonen V, Jyrkkänen H-K, von Und Zu Fraunberg M
Neurosurgery. 2021 Jul 16.
PMID: 34270731.

Abstract

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an effective treatment in failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). The effect of neuropathic pain medication use on SCS outcome is poorly understood.