A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) is an excellent therapeutic strategy for many refractory chronic pain cases. They have a multi-faceted effect in providing relief in such indicated cases that include complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) or failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). However, if a patient has chronic intractable neuropathic pain outside the standard indications for SCS, can a case be made for trialing SCS as a last resort option? We describe a case where a patient with neuropathic groin pain, refractory to numerous types of procedures and non-interventional modalities, successfully underwent SCS therapy as a last resort option.
Keywords: case report; groin pain; post hernia repair; refractory pain; spinal cord stimulator.
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