This is an informative article. It also gives some statistics on success of the SCS implantation:
http://health.todaystmj4.com/Global/story.asp?S=5652524
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What are the results of outcome studies for spinal cord stimulation?
The following is a list of outcome studies on the success of SCS:
1. Kumar, 1991. 60 patients implanted for failed back surgery, 66% had greater than 50% pain relief. Follow up to 10 months.
2. Devulder, 1991. 69 patients implanted for failed back surgery, 55% had greater than 50% pain relief. Follow up to 8 years.
3. Richardson, 1991. 136 patients implanted for failed back surgery, 67% had greater than 50% pain relief. Follow up average was 45 months.
4. North, 1991. 50 patients implanted for failed back surgery, 53% had greater than 50% pain relief. Follow up was 2.2 years.
5. LaPorte, 1993. 64 patients implanted for failed back surgery, 55% had greater than 50% pain relief. Follow up average was 4 years.
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