Durability of the Therapeutic Effect of Restorative Neurostimulation for Refractory Chronic Low Back Pain.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The purpose of the ongoing follow-up of ReActiv8-A clinical trial is to document the longitudinal benefits of episodic stimulation of the dorsal ramus medial branch and consequent contraction of the lumbar multifidus in patients with refractory mechanical chronic low back pain (CLBP). We report the four-year outcomes of this trial.

Materials and methods

ReActiv8-A is a prospective, single-arm trial performed at nine sites in the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Australia. Eligible patients had disabling CLBP (low back pain Numeric Rating Scale [NRS] ≥6; Oswestry Disability Index [ODI] ≥25), no indications for spine surgery or spinal cord stimulation, and failed conventional management including at least physical therapy and medications for low back pain. Fourteen days

SUBMITTER: Mitchell B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8456956 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature