Cost-Effectiveness of Interventional Techniques (original) (raw)

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The paper discusses the cost-effectiveness of interventional techniques in neurostimulation for managing intractable chronic pain, primarily through spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and intrathecal drug delivery systems (IT). It highlights that while these techniques incur high initial costs, they contribute to significant improvements in patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and reduce overall healthcare resource demands, leading to long-term economic benefits. Evidence is presented showing the favorable cost-effectiveness of SCS and IT compared to traditional medical management (CMM), concluding that these neuromodulation strategies are advantageous when considered early in treatment.