Innovations in Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain Management

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has become a cornerstone of neuromodulatory interventions for chronic pain, offering relief where conventional pharmacological or surgical treatments often fail. In recent years, technological innovations such as high-frequency, burst stimulation, and closed-loop systems have expanded the therapeutic landscape, providing more personalized and effective options for patients. With advances in device engineering, waveforms, and patient-specific targeting, SCS is evolving from a static intervention into a dynamic, adaptive therapy.Despite remarkable progress, challenges remain in optimizing stimulation parameters, ensuring long-term efficacy, and improving patient selection. Variability in clinical outcomes highlights the need for deeper mechanistic understanding, integration of biomarker-guided approaches, and the development of adaptive, closed-loop SCS systems. This Research Topic aims to bring together engineers, clinicians, neuroscientists, and industry experts to address these challenges, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and propose innovative solutions that enhance both efficacy and patient quality of life.Scope and Information for AuthorsWe welcome submissions that explore:• Advances in SCS waveforms, frequencies, and stimulation paradigms• Closed-loop and adaptive systems for personalized therapy• Engineering innovations in device and lead design• Biomarker-driven patient selection and optimization strategies• Long-term outcome studies and real-world evidenceWe encourage original research, clinical trials, reviews, perspectives, and translational studies.Topic Editor Dr. Alexander Taghva received financial support from Abbott and Medtronic. The other Topic Editors declare no competing interests with regard to the Research Topic subject. Topic editors: Sharona Ben-Haim, Alexander S Taghva Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/76487/innovations-in-spinal-cord-stimulation-for-chronic-pain-management