Multiple Waves are more the merrier

In this thought-provoking talk, the speaker explores the overwhelming complexity and rapid innovation in spinal cord stimulation (SCS) — particularly the explosion of waveform options. Rather than focusing on waveform mechanics, they question whether more choices actually benefit patients or simply burden clinicians, patients, and health systems with analysis paralysis and inefficiencies. With the pace of innovation outpacing hospital adoption and payer confidence, the speaker calls for a shift toward streamlined, software-driven solutions that offer flexibility and cost-effectiveness without excessive hardware variation. The presentation challenges the field to balance innovation with clarity, access, and long-term value.