Iowa Pain Institute

Neurostimulation and Chronic Pain

The June 2007 Journal Club meeting featured four engaging and informative presentations on neurostimulation. Drs Finnerty and Koslow presented the results of recent research into the clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation. Advanced Bionics (our evenings sponsor) was also kind enough to provide a presentation by one of their spinal cord stimulator engineers and a satisfied patient.

Thanks to all who presented and attended!

Article References

• Krishna Kumar FRCS (C) FACS, et al. Treatment of Crhonic Pain With Spinal Cord Stimulation versus Alternative Therapies: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
• Richad B. North MD, et al. Spinal Cord Stimulation Versus Repeated Lumbosacral Spine Surgery for Chronic Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial