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The Predictive Value of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Patient Selection in Peripheral Nerve Field Stimulation for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Prospective Study.
Abstract
Peripheral nerve field stimulation (PNFS) is an effective alternative treatment for patients with chronic low back pain. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is frequently used in pain therapy. Aim of this prospective study was to examine the predictive value of TENS for later PNFS treatment.