Effects of spinal cord stimulation on cortical excitability in patients with chronic neuropathic pain: A pilot study

Background: Despite a broad clinical use, the mechanism of action of SCS is poorly understood. Current information suggests that the effects of SCS are mediated by a complex set of interactions at several levels of the nervous system including spinal and supraspinal mechanisms.

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