SCS Indications NICE — FRCA Final MCQ
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Correct answer: D — Failed back surgery syndrome with neuropathic leg pain
NICE TA159: SCS for chronic neuropathic pain resistant to conventional treatment — specifically FBSS with predominant neuropathic leg pain, and CRPS. Pain must be neuropathic, ≥6 months, resistant to pharmacotherapy/PT. Successful trial required before permanent implant.
Reference: NICE – 2023 – TA159 SCS for neuropathic pain