[Neurostimulation in patients with chronic neuropathic pain in the so-called failed back surgery syndrome (world and the author's experience)].

The failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is defined as protracted or recurrent pain, mainly in the lower back and/or legs, even after previous anatomically successful spinal surgery. Treatment of such patients commonly involves difficulties since neither medical therapy nor repeated back surgery does not result in adequate pain relief. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a minimally invasive procedure that allows physicians and patients to define the effect of therapy just before permanent implantation.