Takeaway
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is effective in treating patients with chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP).
Why this matters
A common cause of CPSP is peripheral nerve injury (PNI), and there is a need for nonpharmacological methods to manage pain long term.
Studies about the use of SCS to treat CPSP are promising but limited by the inclusion of burdensome paresthesia mapping or focus on specific small populations.