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Human Studies


2020 Aug 31


Neurosurgery

Impact of Spinal Cord Stimulation on Opioid Dose Reduction: A Nationwide Analysis.

Authors

Adil SM, Charalambous LT, Spears CA, Kiyani M, Hodges SE, Yang Z, Lee H-J, Rahimpour S, Parente B, Greene KA, McClellan M, Lad SP
Neurosurgery. 2020 Aug 31.
PMID: 32866229.

Abstract

Opioid misuse in the USA is an epidemic. Utilization of neuromodulation for refractory chronic pain may reduce opioid-related morbidity and mortality, and associated economic costs.