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There are multiple variables to titrate to maximize analgesia with spinal cord stimulators. Current and voltage of the devices vary by manufacturer. Modifying amplitude is crucial to maximizing efficacy, but improper titration may diminish analgesia or produce sensory or motor deficits.
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Sudhakaran, S., Anitescu, M. (2018). Sensory and Motor Deficit with High Amplitude Stimulation in Spinal Cord Stimulators. In: Anitescu, M., Benzon, H., Wallace, M. (eds) Challenging Cases and Complication Management in Pain Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60072-7_50
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