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Papers: 2 Mar 2019 - 8 Mar 2019


Human Studies


2020 Feb


Neuromodulation


23


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A Prospective Study of Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Non-Operated Discogenic Low Back Pain.

Authors

Kallewaard J W, Edelbroek C, Terheggen M, Raza A, Geurts JW
Neuromodulation. 2020 Feb; 23(2):196-202.
PMID: 30821901.

Abstract

Disruptions of lumbar intervertebral discs may lead to severe discogenic low back pain (LBP). Severe pain has a deleterious effect on physical function and quality of life. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a robust treatment for many neuropathic pain conditions. New innovations may be well-suited to treat neuropathic chronic LBP, including discogenic pain. The aim of this prospective study was to determine the effect of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation for a well-selected group of patients with discogenic LBP with no history of previous back surgeries.