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Complication Rates of Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society·May 28, 2026·PMID 42383966

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SCS is widely used for refractory neuropathic pain, but complication rates vary across studies. This event-based synthesis provides benchmark rates that can inform patient counseling, device selection, and quality improvement efforts in neuromodulation practices.

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