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Introduction

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Rainov, N.G., V. Heidecke, and W. Burkert. “Short Test-Period Spinal 

Cord Stimulation for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.” Minim 
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Gorecki. “Laminectomy versus percutaneous electrode 
placement for spinal cord stimulation.” Neurosurgery, 46:399-
406, 2000.

Patients contraindicated for permanent SCS therapy are those who:

• are unable to operate the SCS system
• have failed trial stimulation by failing to receive effective pain 

relief

• are poor surgical risks
• are pregnant