Objective Data From Patients With Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome Type II Implanted With Spinal Cord Stimulator

Persistent spinal pain syndrome Type 2 (PSPS Type 2) causes severe pain associated with limitations of physical activities and affects the emotional and social aspects of patients' lives. A study by Hamm-Faber et al. [1] conducted a study to investigate the feasibility of collecting objective data from an activity tracker and a neurostimulator device to evaluate physical activity. The authors also evaluated the experiences of patients and healthcare professionals. The authors concluded that the objective collection of data is feasible with a neuromodulation device and an activity tracker if the watch is correctly worn on the wrist or with clear instructions. Dr. Christopher Gilligan is the editor in chief of Pain Practice and Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed is a section editor of Pain Practice. The authors have nothing to report.