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Comparative Efficacy of Short-Term Spinal Cord Stimulation for Subacute Zoster-Associated Pain: A Three-Group Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.
Pain and therapy·July 23, 2026·PMID 42493724
Why it mattersSubacute zoster-associated pain carries a high risk of progressing to postherpetic neuralgia, a debilitating chronic pain condition. This study suggests that short-term SCS may offer superior pain relief and functional outcomes compared to commonly used interventional treatments, potentially altering the trajectory of the disease.
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