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Surgical treatment of refractory low back pain using implanted BurstDR spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in a cohort of patients without options for corrective surgery: Findings and results from the DISTINCT study, a prospective randomized multi-center-controlled trial.

North American Spine Society journal·September 1, 2024·PMID 39139617

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This RCT provides level 1 evidence supporting SCS for a challenging population with few effective options, potentially influencing coverage decisions and referral patterns for refractory axial low back pain.

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