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Comparison of Characteristics, Inpatient Outcomes, and Trends in Percutaneous vs Open Placement of Spinal Cord Stimulators.
Abstract
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an effective treatment modality for chronic pain conditions for which other treatment modalities have failed to provide relief. Ample prospective studies exist supporting its indications for use and overall efficacy. However, less is known about how SCS is used at the population level. Our objective is to understand the demographics, clinical characteristics, and utilization patterns of open and percutaneous SCS procedures.