Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe chronic pain (\> 5 on numeric rating scale, NRS) for at least 6 months due to FBSS (PSPS T2) and suitable for treatment with DTM SCS according to the treating physician * Age \> 18 years * Patient has been informed of the study procedures and has given written informed consent * Patient willing to comply with study protocol including attending the study visits Exclusion Criteria: * Expected inability of the patient to receive or properly operate the spinal cord stimulation system * History of coagulation disorder, lupus erythematosus, diabetic neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, or morbus Bechterew * Active malignancy * Addiction to drugs, alcohol (\>5 units per day) and/or medication * Evidence of an active disruptive psychiatric disorder or other known condition that may impact perception of pain, compliance to the intervention, and/or ability to evaluate treatment outcome as determined by investigator * Immune deficiency (e.g. HIV positive, immunosuppressive treatment) * Life expectancy \< 1 year * Local infection or any other skin disorder at site of incision * Pregnancy * Other implanted active medical device