Spinal Cord Stimulation Reduces Pain and Restores Sensation in Diabetic Nerve Damage
Source Summary
A multicenter randomized clinical trial led by Wake Forest University School of Medicine researchers found that high-frequency spinal cord stimulation significantly reduced pain and improved sensory function in patients with treatment-resistant painful diabetic neuropathy. The study also observed early evidence of increased small nerve fiber density in the skin, though further research is needed to determine its significance and persistence.
Why it matters
This finding offers a potential treatment option for patients with painful diabetic neuropathy who have not responded to standard therapies.
What remains uncertain
The clinical significance and long-term persistence of the observed increase in small nerve fiber density remain unclear and require further research.
