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Spinal Cord Stimulation Improves Pain and Quality of Life in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.
Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society·April 15, 2026·PMID 41984006
Why it mattersPainful diabetic neuropathy is common and often refractory to medications. This synthesis provides pooled evidence that SCS offers meaningful pain relief and quality-of-life gains, supporting its consideration as an adjunctive option for appropriate patients.
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