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Minimally invasive implantation of epidural spinal cord neurostimulator electrodes by using a tubular retractor
Matthew R Johnson1, Daniel J Tomes, John S Treves
1Section of Neurosurgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198-02035, USA. Mattjohnson20@cox.net
Abstract:
The authors describe a novel technique for the implantation of multipolar epidural spinal cord neurostimulator electrodes with the aid of a tubular retractor system. Spinal cord neurostimulation is used as a neuroaugmentive tool for treating chronic intractable pain syndromes. Minimally invasive placement of the multipolar neurostimulator electrodes may allow for shorter hospital stays and less postoperative pain associated with the incision.
