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To evaluate efficacy and safety of chronic SCS for chronic pain due to post-traumatic sciatic neuropathy refractory to conservative therapy and neurolysis. Material and methods. A retrospective single-center study included 10 patients with persistent neuropathic pain despite prior pharmacotherapy and neurolysis. All patients underwent SCS with pain assessment. The primary efficacy criterion was reduction of VAS score \u226550% after test stimulation period. Results. Positive responses were achieved in 9 out of 10 patients (90%). Mean VAS scores significantly decreased from 7.9\u00b11.3 to 3.3\u00b11.5 (p=0.007). Therapeutic effect was maintained in all responders throughout the follow-up period (3 months-2 years) without complications. Conclusion. Chronic SCS is a highly effective and safe treatment for chronic pain in patients with post-traumatic sciatic neuropathy resistant to standard therapies. 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