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Comparative efficacy and safety of high-frequency, low-frequency, and burst spinal cord stimulation for painful diabetic neuropathy.

Neurosurgical review·July 15, 2026·PMID 42455214

Why it matters

Painful diabetic neuropathy is common and often refractory to medications. This analysis provides comparative effectiveness estimates for different SCS waveforms, helping clinicians select the most promising modality when considering neuromodulation for these patients.

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