BurstDR and multi-area Burst DR spinal cord stimulation for the treatment of chronic pain: “less is more”
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Neuromodulation treatments are a well-established therapy for chronic pain patients. BurstDR is a novel spinal cord stimulation platform rooted in clinical and scientific data. BODY: It not only activates the lateral and descending pathways which are observed with traditional tonic stimulation but is able to activate the medial pathways and therefore effect the emotional and cognitive components of pain. It has been shown to be different than other "burst" platforms on the market which are intermittent tonic stimulation. It is a highly energy-efficient stimulation paradigm that operates on a "less is more" paradigm. EVIDENCE: has 6-month prospective data, 4-year real-world data, and trial data in addition to established scientific evidence with human electrophysiological recordings. CONCLUSION: The distinct characteristics of the BurstDR and multi-area Burst DR platforms not only deliver consistent pain relief but also lend itself to improving painfulness, suffering, disability, quality of life, pain intensity, and pain interference. The high levels of patient global impression of change demonstrate the considerable impact on the patients' lives.
Source: Pain Management
Authors: Steven Falowski, Dirk DeRidder
Institution: University of Otago
Language: English
Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7159432913