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Akash Jindal1, Nicholas K Donohue1, Gwynne Kirchen1
1Medical College of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, WI.
Pain Medicine Case Reports
|November 27, 2025
Summary
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) can rarely cause acute complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), even during a trial period. Early diagnosis and treatment of these neurological complications are crucial for patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pain Management
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a long-established treatment for chronic pain.
- Neurological complications associated with SCS are less frequently discussed than other adverse events.
