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S Covington1, N Strand2, S Pew2
1Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USA. covington.stephen@mayo.edu.
Current Pain and Headache Reports
|February 3, 2024
Summary
Cervical spinal cord stimulation offers relief for chronic neck and upper extremity pain, particularly for those with failed neck surgery syndrome. This therapy can decrease pain and reduce reliance on prescription medications.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pain Management
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Cervical spine pain impacts millions annually, often persisting after surgery, a condition known as Failed Neck Surgery Syndrome.
- High healthcare utilization underscores the need for effective pain management strategies for cervical spine conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the efficacy of cervical spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for chronic neck and upper extremity pain.
- To highlight SCS as a viable treatment option for patients with Failed Neck Surgery Syndrome.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent studies and literature on cervical spinal cord stimulation.
- Analysis of outcomes including pain scores, functional improvement, and medication use.
Main Results:
- Spinal cord stimulation is increasingly recognized for treating neck and upper extremity pain.
- Studies show successful outcomes with cervical SCS, including improved pain scores and function.
- Cervical SCS demonstrated a reduction in prescription medication use.
Conclusions:
- Cervical spinal cord stimulation is an effective therapy for chronic neck pain and Failed Neck Surgery Syndrome.
- Further research is crucial to optimize cervical SCS for patient benefit.
- This therapy can significantly decrease pain and reduce medication dependency.
