Spinal cord stimulation eases pain and improves sensation in people with diabetic nerve damage

A multicenter clinical trial led by Wake Forest University researchers found that high-frequency spinal cord stimulation significantly reduced pain and improved sensory function in patients with treatment-resistant painful diabetic neuropathy. The study also revealed early evidence of increased small nerve fiber density in the skin, though further research is needed to understand the long-term implications. This breakthrough offers new hope for diabetic patients who have not responded to conventional pain management approaches. The findings suggest spinal cord stimulation could become an important therapeutic option for this difficult-to-treat condition affecting millions of people.