Spinal Cord Stimulation for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Why Refer for SCS?
Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) affects up to 26% of diabetic patients. When first- and second-line medications fail, high-frequency 10-kHz SCS delivers superior, durable relief — and is the only PDN therapy shown to also improve neurological function.
How SCS Works:
10-kHz spinal cord stimulation delivers high-frequency electrical pulses to the dorsal column of the spinal cord, modulating pain signal transmission via gate-control and central sensitization pathways. Unlike conventional low-frequency SCS, 10-kHz therapy achieves this effect without paresthesia — patients experience pain relief with no tingling or buzzing sensation, a key advantage over older SCS systems.
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