Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Psychiatric Perspective

Mehul J Desai; Ryan Aschenbrener; Eduardo J Carrera; Nirguna Thalla

doi:10.1016/j.pmr.2022.01.003

Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Psychiatric Perspective

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2022 May;33(2):335-357. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2022.01.003.

Authors

Mehul J Desai¹, Ryan Aschenbrener², Eduardo J Carrera³, Nirguna Thalla⁴

Affiliations

¹ International Spine, Pain & Performance Center, 2021 K Street NW Suite 615, Washington, DC 20006, USA; The George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2300 I Street NW Washington, DC 20052, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
² International Spine, Pain & Performance Center, 2021 K Street NW Suite 615, Washington, DC 20006, USA.
³ Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado, School of Medicine, 2631 East 17th Avenue, #1201, Auroro, CO 80045, USA.
⁴ Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA; MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 102 Irving Street NW Washington, DC 20010, USA.

PMID: 35526974
DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2022.01.003

Abstract

The rapid development of neuromodulation specifically as it pertains to spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has ushered in an era of new and novel waveforms and programming methodologies. Accompanying this evolution has been a significant investment in clinical trials and outcomes-based research solidifying the foundation of SCS while investing in future indications and therapy expansion. Critically evaluating the existing literature to apply these therapies diligently remains vital to the future of neuromodulation.

Keywords: Neuromodulation; Paresthesia-free waveforms; Spinal cord stimulation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Chronic Pain* / therapy
Humans
Spinal Cord Stimulation* / methods
Treatment Outcome