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SCS Indications NICE — FRCA Final MCQ

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Primary indication for spinal cord stimulation per NICE TA159?

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Correct answer: DFailed 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