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Seminars in Neurosurgery 2004; 15(2/03): 151-175
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-835705
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Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain Management

Giancarlo Barolat1 , Ashwini D. Sharan1
  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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25 October 2004 (online)

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This article reviews the current knowledge and clinical applications of spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain management. It also covers basic neurophysiology, implantation techniques, indications, and complications.

KEYWORDS

Chronic pain - spinal cord stimulation - neurostimulation - neuromodulation

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Giancarlo BarolatM.D. 

Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University

909 Walnut St., 2nd fl.

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Email: gbr@bellatlantic.net

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