Indications for percutaneous and paddle leads for patients with chronic spinal pain: a systematic review
Authors' conclusion
Lead-specific indications were revealed for patients with chronic spinal pain, yet, the experience of the physician or affiliated department is suggested to have an important role.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with chronic spinal pain, with or without previous spine surgery, treated with spinal cord stimulation (SCS)102 studies
- Participants
- 68 / 31 / 3
- Comparison
- Percutaneous vs paddle leads for SCS
- Percutaneous leadsn = 68
- Paddle leadsn = 31
- Paddle leads with a percutaneous approachn = 3
- Outcome
- Clinical indications for percutaneous and paddle leads for SCS
Methodological detailsprospectively registered protocol
- Prospectively registered protocol
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Lead type implanted and lead-specific indications
Original publication
Indications for percutaneous and paddle leads for patients with chronic spinal pain: a systematic review. Reg Anesth Pain Med. Published 19 June 2025. doi:10.
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