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Temporary Spinal Cord Stimulation versus Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency for Preventing Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Propensity-Score-Matched Real-World Study.
Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society·July 30, 2026·PMID 42530508
Why it mattersPHN is a disabling complication of herpes zoster with limited effective prevention strategies. This real-world comparison provides head-to-head evidence that temporary SCS may offer superior prevention over standard DRG-PRF, informing interventional choices for high-risk patients.
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