Spinal Cord Stimulation and Small Fiber Peripheral Neuropathy
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Spinal Cord Stimulation and Small Fiber Peripheral NeuropathyPurpose
The purpose of this study is to determine whether spinal cord stimulation (SCS) will reduce pain in patients with painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN).
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Over 18 years old
- Diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy refractory to treatment with gabapentin or pregabalin and at least 1 other class of analgesic
- Diagnosis of medically refractory pain secondary to diabetic neuropathy
- Presence of pain for 12 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe medical comorbidities that, in the opinion of the surgeon, exclude the patient from surgical intervention
- Spinal disease with severe spinal stenosis or spinal cord compression in the region of the proposed spinal cord stimulator lead placement
- Coagulopathy that cannot be corrected
- Unable to discontinue blood thinning medications
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria varies, please contact Study Coordinator.