The cost-effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation in the treatment of failed back surgery syndrome
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CRD summary The aim was to assess the cost-effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation compared with conventional medical management or reoperation, for patients with failed back surgery syndrome. The authors concluded that spinal cord stimulation was a cost-effective addition to conventional medical management and alternative to reoperation, for these patients. The methods and the reporting of the study were good. The results appear to be reliable, but this depends on an assumption that the clinical data were robust and comprehensive.
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The cost-effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation in the treatment of failed back surgery syndrome
CRD summary The aim was to assess the cost-effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation compared with conventional medical management or reoperation, for patients with failed back surgery syndrome. The authors concluded that spinal cord stimulation was a cost-effective addition to conventional medical management and alternative to reoperation, for these patients. The methods and the reporting of th...
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