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Spinal cord stimulation eases pain and improves sensation in people with diabetic nerve damage
A multicenter randomized clinical trial led by researchers from the Pain Outcomes Lab at Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that high-frequency spinal cord stimulation significantly reduced pain and improved sensory function…
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A multicenter randomized clinical trial led by the Pain Outcomes Lab at Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that high‑frequency spinal cord stimulation significantly reduced pain and improved sensory function in people with treatment‑resistant painful diabetic neuropathy. The study also reported early evidence of increased density of small nerve fibers in the skin of participants, though the researchers noted that further investigation is needed to determine the significance and durability of this finding.
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