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Resting-state brain functional connectivity in patients with chronic intractable pain who respond to spinal cord stimulation therapy.
Authors
Ueno K, Oshiro Y, Kan S, Nomura Y, Satou H, Obata N, Mizobuchi SAbstract
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is widely accepted as a useful treatment for patients with intractable chronic pain. However, its effectiveness varies between individuals. Therefore, a tool for evaluating its effectiveness in advance is eagerly awaited. We examined whether resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging as a diagnostic and prognostic tool can predict responsiveness to SCS.