Very good point CRPSjames regarding funding and spinal cord stimulation research. Might I add that care must be taken when interpreting data from articles such as the one sited by Rae. That particular study is riddled with flawed research methodology. At least with this article the authors report some of those flaws. Additionally, when it comes to such a study of CRPS and SCS there is no longevity, which is a major concern with SCS and CRPS.

Any body can PM me if unsure of the validity of research methods while reviewing journal articles. Having a doctorate makes me about as much of an expert on CRPS as the next patient but evaluating research methodology is right up my ally.