Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Temporary Spinal Cord Stimulation versus Pulsed Radiofrequency for Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Table 1
Inclusion and exclusion criteria of PHN patients.
Inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
(1) Patients who met the diagnostic criteria agreed by the guidelines of PHN diagnosis and treatment
(1) Poor general condition, unable to objectively describe symptoms, unable to actively cooperate, or has a severe infection and respiratory insufficiency.
(2) Patients aged between 20 and 90 years, not limited to men or women
(2) Patients who suffered from allergic diseases or allergic reaction or who have drug allergy history
(3) Apart from the head and face, all spinal nerves innervated the trunk and limbs (C4-L5)
(3) Patients who ad epilepsy and/or family history of epilepsy
(4) With pain intensity VAS ≥7 points, had poor therapeutic effect, and required surgery
(4) Patients with severe systemic infection or HIV infection
(5) Contraindications of SCS or PRF surgery
(6) Severe peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, intestinal obstruction, and asthma
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(7) Suspected or confirmed history of drug abuse
(8) The investigator considered that there was a reason why the candidate should not be selected
(9) Patients who could not follow the doctor's advice in terms of medication and surgical treatment or accept the visitation plan
(10) Patients who could not understand the content of the questionnaire, or could not complete the questionnaire with the assistance of a visitor
