When do you consider trial of spinal cord stimulation for persistent pain after failed spinal surgery at your current institution?
1-3 months after spinal surgery to allow healing
4-6 months after spinal surgery to allow healing
In lieu of or in place of a repeat or more extensive surgery, regardless of time since surgery
When there is no other cause for ongoing pain and limited function, regardless of time since surgery
Only when the spinal surgeon releases them from his/her care, regardless of time since surgery