Lisa Bernaerts, Ella Roelant, Frederic Lecomte, Maarten Moens, Jean-Pierre Van Buyten, Bart Billet, Bart Bryon, Martine Puylaert, Tuna Turgay, Maureen Malone, Tom Theys, Jan Van Zundert, Anne Berquin, Erwin Crombez, Olivier De Coster, Johan Vangeneugden, Huynh Giao Ly, Marleen Louagie, Guy Henri Hans
INTRODUCTION: Spinal cord stimulation is a common treatment option for neuropathic pain conditions. Despite its extensive use and multiple technological evolutions, long term efficacy of spinal cord stimulation is debated. Most studies on spinal cord stimulation include a rather limited number of patients and/or follow-ups over a limited period. Therefore, there is an urgent need for real-world, long-term data. METHODS: In 2018, the Belgian government initiated a nationwide secure platform for the follow-up of all new and existing spinal cord stimulation therapies...
2024: Frontiers in Neuroscience