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Observational analysis finds spinal cord stimulation improves healthcare utilization in complex regional pain syndrome, suggesting cost benefits.
SCS was associated with more favorable short-term healthcare utilization patterns, including stable hospitalization metrics and reduced procedure-related costs, compared with trial-only patients with CRPS. However, causal interpretation is limited by the observational design and residual confounding. These findings suggest a potential role of SCS in modifying healthcare utilization trajectories among patients with refractory CRPS.
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