Description

This presentation explores the clinical value of 10 kHz high-frequency spinal cord stimulation (HF-SCS) for treating various chronic pain conditions, including non-surgical refractory back pain, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and chronic abdominal pain. The speaker reviews pivotal studies demonstrating long-term pain relief and functional improvements, highlighting data integrity, trial design, and superior outcomes compared to traditional paresthesia-based systems. Additionally, he introduces new technologies for phantom limb pain and ultra-high-frequency peripheral stimulation. The session emphasizes the need for wider adoption of advanced waveforms, given their efficacy and reduced explant rates, particularly for underserved and complex pain populations.