Pain Practice, 2020 · DOI: 10.1111/papr.12929 · Published: January 1, 2020
This study investigates the use of 10-kHz spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for treating chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP), a condition often caused by nerve damage during surgery. The study followed patients for 12 months after they received a permanent 10-kHz SCS system to see how effective the treatment was in reducing their pain and improving their quality of life. The results showed significant pain reduction, improved function, and better sleep quality among the patients, suggesting that 10-kHz SCS can be an effective treatment for CPSP.
10-kHz SCS can be considered as a viable treatment option for patients with chronic postsurgical pain who have not responded to conventional medical interventions.
The study highlights the potential of 10-kHz SCS to improve patient function, mental health, and sleep quality, thereby enhancing their overall well-being.
Further studies are needed to explore the effectiveness of 10-kHz SCS in different subgroups of CPSP patients, including those with nociceptive pain.