We write to express our views on the recent study published in your journal, titled
“Identifying Predictors for Early Percutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulator Explant at One
and Two Years: A Retrospective Database Analysis.”
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Although the study is notable for its large sample size and the valuable insights
it provides into the incidence and predictors of spinal cord stimulator (SCS) explant,
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Reference
- Identifying predictors for early percutaneous spinal cord stimulator explant at one and two years: a retrospective database analysis.Neuromodulation. 2023; 26: 124-130https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neurom.2022.01.021
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Publication history
Accepted:
January 9,
2023
Received:
January 5,
2023
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Conflict of Interest: The authors reported no conflict of interest.
Source(s) of financial support: The authors reported no funding sources.
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© 2023 International Neuromodulation Society. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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- Identifying Predictors for Early Percutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulator Explant at One and Two Years: A Retrospective Database AnalysisNeuromodulationVol. 26Issue 1
- PreviewPlacement of percutaneous spinal cord stimulator (SCS) implant has become a therapeutic option for various chronic pain conditions; however, early surgical explant still occurs. Unfortunately, evidence regarding the incidence of early surgical explant, and patient-specific factors and comorbidities associated with such, is limited and mixed. The objective of this retrospective analysis was to elucidate the incidence and predictors of percutaneous SCS explant within the first two years of device placement.
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- Response to the Letter to the Editor Regarding: “Identifying Predictors for Early Percutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulator Explant at One and Two Years: A Retrospective Database Analysis”NeuromodulationVol. 26Issue 3
- PreviewWe thank Drs. McLean and Schwarz1 for their interest in our work. We agree that claims-based data base research comes with several limitations,2,3 which we address in our manuscript. Notably, there could be error in the reporting of claims, the possibility of coding bias, and inadequate definitions of comorbidities and complications. Furthermore, because of the reliance on diagnosis and procedural codes, granular rationale for clinical decision-making that is not codified (ie, removal of a spinal cord stimulator device due to poor surgical technique) cannot be reliably detected with claims-based data base research.
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