Association of Opioid Usage with Spinal Cord Stimulation Outcomes

Volume: 19, Issue: 4, Pages: 699 - 707
Published: Dec 13, 2017
Abstract
Observational study using insurance claims.To quantify opioid usage leading up to spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and the potential impact on outcomes of SCS.SCS is an interventional therapy that often follows opioid usage in the care continuum for chronic pain.This study identified SCS patients using the Truven Health MarketScan databases from January 2010 to December 2014. The index event was the first occurrence of a permanent SCS implant....
Paper Details
Title
Association of Opioid Usage with Spinal Cord Stimulation Outcomes
Published Date
Dec 13, 2017
Volume
19
Issue
4
Pages
699 - 707
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