Spinal Cord Stimulation Improves Pain and Quality of Life in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials - PubMed
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- Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) combined with conventional medical management significantly reduces pain intensity compared to conventional therapy alone in adults with painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN).
- SCS improves quality of life and increases the proportion of patients achieving pain relief, with no statistically significant differences in sleep quality or complication rates.
- The meta-analysis supports SCS as a potentially effective adjunct treatment for refractory PDN, though further trials are needed for long-term and real-world outcomes.