Benefits of Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation for those with Upper Limb Pain

Background

SCS is an effective treatment for chronic, neuropathic, upper limb pain (ULP).¹ However, due to the mobility of the cervical spine, patients may experience therapy side effects such as under- or overstimulation as they engage in activities of daily living. In this study, ECAPs were used to modulate stimulation amplitude on a pulse-by-pulse basis.2 Here we describe the outcomes and closed-loop (CL) engagement for three subjects with ULP in the Closed-Loop SCS Study.

References: 1. White et al. NANS 2024; 2. Vallejo et al. J of Pain Res, 2021