The Cost-effectiveness of Spinal Cord Stimulation in the Treatment of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

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Rod S Taylor · Taylor Wimpey (United Kingdom)

James A. Ryan · Taylor Wimpey (United Kingdom)

Ruairi O'Donnell · CACI International (United Kingdom)

Sam Eldabe · James Cook University Hospital

Krishna Kumar · Regina General Hospital

Richard B. North · Taylor Wimpey (United Kingdom)

Abstract

In selected patients with FBSS, SCS is cost effective both as an adjunct to CMM and as an alternative to reoperation. Despite their initial increased expense, rechargeable IPGs should be considered when IPG longevity is likely to be short.

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Pain Management and Treatment Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

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Published in: Clinical Journal of Pain

Volume 26, Issue 6, pp. 463-469

DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0b013e3181daccec

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The Cost-effectiveness of Spinal Cord Stimulation in the Treatment of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

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