Paddle leads for the treatment of nonsurgical back pain—The <scp>DISTINCT</scp> study

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Authors

Steven Falowski

Michael J. Dorsi · University of California, Los Angeles

Robert Heros · Spinal Diagnostics and Treatment Center

Rafe Sales · The Spine Institute

Edward Tavel · Clinical Trials of South Carolina

Todd Lansford · Orthopaedic Center

Martin Weinand · Banner - University Medical Center Tucson

Abstract

Passive recharge burst using paddle leads provides substantial relief to patients suffering from severe, debilitating, NSLBP. Patients report significant improvements in pain, function, and pain-related emotional distress. In addition, the rate of adverse events is low, supporting a favorable safety profile.

Topics & Keywords

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Anesthesia and Pain Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pain Practice

Volume 25, Issue 5, pp. e70033-e70033

DOI: 10.1111/papr.70033

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