Longevity and Utilization Cost of Rechargeable and Non-Rechargeable Spinal Cord Stimulation Implants: A Comparative Study.
Shrif J CostandiNagy A MekhailGerges AzerDiana Sue MehannyDemiana HannaYustina SalmaRobert BolashYoussef SawerisPublished in: Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain (2020)
Rechargeable IPG had increased longevity compared to their non-rechargeable counterparts, yet there was no significant difference in the actual longevity due to premature revisions or explantations between both SCS systems. Furthermore, non-rechargeable SCS systems were found to be the more cost-effective option when compared with rechargeable SCS systems.
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