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Each patient underwent a 4-week evaluation by a team of medical specialists, phychologist and social workers. Additional diagnostic methods (MRI of the lumbosacral spine, electromyoneurography of lower extermities, congnitive assessment tests) were also performed to establish a proper indication for implantation of the system for spinal cord stimulation. Leads of a system for spinal cord stimulation were implanted percutaneously or surgically at&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;the epidural space. Functional outcome measures (visual analogue scale, Oswestry index, anxiety and depression scales) were taken before the implantation of the system and on several followups.&amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Results&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br \/&amp;gt;Four patients did not meet critea for the inclusion in the study (two were not ready, two showed psychopathological symptoms). One patient had a percutaneous lead implant, but it was removed after six months due to paresthesia. 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