Publications by authors named "S Eldabe"
Background: Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) has emerged as a minimally invasive percutaneous procedure addressing neuropathic pain. However, the percutaneous cylindrical lead ultrasound-guided implantation procedure requires expertise that limits widespread PNS utilization. To overcome these challenges, a microinvasive endoscopy device has very recently been developed, enhancing the precision of PNS implantation by providing accurate visualization of the targeted nerve.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials (SPIRIT) statement has improved the quality of reporting of randomised trial protocols. Extensions to the SPIRIT statement are needed to address specific issues of trial protocol reporting, including those relevant to particular types of interventions. Methodological and reporting deficiencies in protocols of clinical trials of implantable neurostimulation devices are common.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement has improved the quality of reporting of randomised trials. Extensions to the CONSORT statement are often needed to address specific issues of trial reporting, including those relevant to particular types of interventions. Methodological and reporting deficiencies in clinical trials of implantable neurostimulation devices are common.
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- Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and dorsal root ganglion stimulation (DRGS) are effective treatments for chronic pain after spinal surgery, and their combination (DUAL) may improve patient outcomes.
- A study compared the effectiveness of SCS, DRGS, and DUAL in providing at least 50% pain relief over a three-month period, finding that all methods had similar responder rates at this point but allowed for better results when options were switched.
- By the end of the 12-month follow-up, most patients showed significant clinical improvement, suggesting that personalized treatment through different stimulation options enhances pain management for chronic pain patients.
The British Pain Society updated their recommendations on intrathecal drug delivery (ITDD) for the management of pain and spasticity in adults. The recommendations are primarily evidence based but where necessary comprise the consensus opinion of the working group. The recommendations are accompanied by information for patients and their carers, intended to inform and support patients in their decision making.
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