Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Basic Approach

Chronic back pain and other refractory pain syndromes are a documented burden on our society. They also are a huge cost in quality of life and dollars spent on health care. Neuromodulation and specifically dorsal column stimulation of the spinal cord has been shown to decrease pain with minimal risk...

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Published in:Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology 2009-03, Vol.12 (1), p.64-70
Main Authors: Brook, Allan L., MD, Georgy, Bassem A., MD, Olan, Wayne J., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Back Pain - rehabilitation
chronic back pain
dorsal column stimulators
Electric Stimulation Therapy - methods
failed back syndrome
Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine
Humans
Radiology
Spinal Cord
spinal cord stimulation
spinal stenosis
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Summary:Chronic back pain and other refractory pain syndromes are a documented burden on our society. They also are a huge cost in quality of life and dollars spent on health care. Neuromodulation and specifically dorsal column stimulation of the spinal cord has been shown to decrease pain with minimal risk to the patient. We describe in this article the basic techniques and methods of both the stimulation trial and the permanent implantation of the leads and generator. With advanced imaging and the minimally invasive approach we further explain how to minimize any risk associated with this percutaneous procedure.
ISSN:1089-2516
1557-9808
DOI:10.1053/j.tvir.2009.06.007