Results from an ongoing prospective study suggest that a spinal neuromodulation device may provide pain relief for patients suffering from low back pain, according to a news release.
Researchers conducted the study with 30 patients who had an average back pain Visual Analog Score of eight out of 10 and an average leg pain VAS score of six out of 10. Dual octapolar, percutaneous leads were placed sequentially near the anatomic midline, between T8-T11. The Nevro system device was then connected to a rechargeable implantable pulse generator capable of delivering waveforms with frequencies up to 10 kHz.
At three months, the average VAS score for back pain and leg pain fell to 2.9 and 2.2, respectively. At six months, the average back and leg pain VAS scores both decreased to 1.6. The study also used the Oswestry Disability Index to measure the back pain. The ODI decreased from 61-44.
Read the news release about the Nevro neuromodulation device.
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Researchers conducted the study with 30 patients who had an average back pain Visual Analog Score of eight out of 10 and an average leg pain VAS score of six out of 10. Dual octapolar, percutaneous leads were placed sequentially near the anatomic midline, between T8-T11. The Nevro system device was then connected to a rechargeable implantable pulse generator capable of delivering waveforms with frequencies up to 10 kHz.
At three months, the average VAS score for back pain and leg pain fell to 2.9 and 2.2, respectively. At six months, the average back and leg pain VAS scores both decreased to 1.6. The study also used the Oswestry Disability Index to measure the back pain. The ODI decreased from 61-44.
Read the news release about the Nevro neuromodulation device.
Read other coverage about pain management techniques:
- Current and Future State of Surgery Center Pain Management: Q&A With Amy Mowles of Mowles Medical Practice Management
- 7 Best Practices for Pain Centers
- Fear, Depression Serve as Predictors of Acute Pain Morphing to Chronic Pain