Table 1 List of SCS patterns and their constant and modulated parameters.

From: Time-dynamic pulse modulation of spinal cord stimulation reduces mechanical hypersensitivity and spontaneous pain in rats

Setting/pattern

Pattern name

Notation

Modulated parameter

Modulation function

Constant parameter

A

Tonic

TP-Tonic

N/A

N/A

Amplitude, pulse width, rate

B

Amplitude modulation

TDP-Amp

Amplitude

Sinusoidal

Pulse width, rate

C

Pulse width modulation

TDP-PW

Pulse Width

Sinusoidal

Amplitude, rate

D

Sinusoidal rate modulation

TDP-R

Rate

Sinusoidal

Amplitude, pulse width

E

Stochastic rate modulation

TDP-SR

Rate

Stochastic

Amplitude, pulse width

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