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High-Frequency 10-kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation Provides Long-term (24-Month) Improvements in Diabetes-Related Pain and Quality of Life for Patients with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy.
Journal of diabetes science and technology·January 1, 2026·PMID 39369310
Why it mattersPainful diabetic neuropathy is common and often refractory to pharmacotherapy. This study provides long-term evidence that 10-kHz SCS offers substantial, sustained pain relief and functional improvement, supporting its role as a therapeutic option for this challenging population.
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