Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Nonsurgical Refractory Back Pain With or Without Leg Pain
Summary
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 19 reports of 16 unique studies on spinal cord stimulation for persistent spinal pain syndrome type 1. Meta-analysis showed significant pain reduction with SCS compared to conventional medical management at six months. Statistically significant results favoring SCS were also observed for physical function and health-related quality of life up to 24 months.
Why it matters
Chronic back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide. This meta-analysis supports SCS as an effective intervention for patients who have exhausted non-surgical options, potentially informing clinical guidelines and expanding access to neuromodulation therapies for this large patient population.
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