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Papers: 1 Aug 2020 - 7 Aug 2020

RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology


Human Studies


2020


J Pain Res


13

Treatment of a Large Cohort of Veterans Experiencing Musculoskeletal Disorders with Spinal Cord Stimulation in the Veterans Health Administration: Veteran Characteristics and Outcomes.

Authors

Wandner LD, Fenton BT, Goulet JL, Carroll CM, Heapy A, Higgins DM, Bair MJ, Sandbrink F, Kerns RD
J Pain Res. 2020; 13:1687-1697.
PMID: 32753944.

Abstract

Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) implantation is used to treat chronic pain, including painful musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This study examined the characteristics and outcomes of veterans receiving SCSs in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities.