Spinal cord stimulator malfunction caused by radiofrequency neuroablation -A case report

The implantation of spinal cord stimulators (SCSs) to treat chronic intractable pain is steadily increasing. And there is an increased likelihood of instances where other therapies or procedures are found to interfere with SCS function, which in turn may result in pain. Since SCS utilize electric im...

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Published in:Korean journal of anesthesiology 2010, 59(0), , pp.226-228
Main Authors: Jeon, Hye Young, Shin, Jin Woo, Kim, Doo Hwan, Suh, Jeong Hun, Leem, Jeong Gill
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
malfunction
radiofrequency ablation
spinal cord stimulator
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Summary:The implantation of spinal cord stimulators (SCSs) to treat chronic intractable pain is steadily increasing. And there is an increased likelihood of instances where other therapies or procedures are found to interfere with SCS function, which in turn may result in pain. Since SCS utilize electric impulses as well as magnets, special considerations need for patients with a SCS in situ who require these procedures. The present report describes a case where radiofrequency (RF) ablation of the third occipital nerve resulted in spontaneous activation of a cervical SCS device.
ISSN:2005-6419
2005-7563
DOI:10.4097/kjae.2010.59.S.S226