Tag: pain management
Medical necessity “should drive all remote monitoring decisions” in SCS, expert...
The principle of medical necessity “should drive all remote monitoring decisions” relating to spinal cord stimulation (SCS) technologies, according to recommendations recently published in...
NANS leads multi-society response to “methodologically flawed” SCS re-review in Washington...
The North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) has led a multi-society response to the Washington State Health Care Authority (WSHCA) following its review of the...
The role of endoscopic surgery in the treatment of painful conditions...
The major gap between fusion-oriented spinal surgeons and pain management physicians is bridged by endoscopic spinal surgeons. Current surgical philosophy by traditionally-trained spinal surgeons...
Non-opioid alternative for chronic pain approved in Europe
A Conformité Européene (CE) Mark has been received by Medtronic for its neurostimulation platform Intellis for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and peripheral nerve stimulation...
First commercial implantation of ReActiv8 in Ireland takes place
The first Irish sale and implantation of Mainstay Medical’s ReActiv8 has taken place in Dublin. The implantation was performed at St Joseph’s Hospital, part...
Survey indicates that many back pain patients get limited relief from...
Millions of people take opioids for chronic back pain, but many of them get limited relief while experiencing side effects and worrying about the...