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Alexander E Yakovlev1, Beth E Resch
1Comprehensive Pain Management of the Fox Valley, Appleton, WI, USA.
Objective:
This case report presents an application of percutaneous spinal cord stimulation to a patient with complex regional pain syndrome type 1 involving the bilateral lower extremities with loss of coverage with surgical lead.
Measurements:
The patient underwent an uneventful spinal cord stimulator trial with percutaneous placement of two temporal eight-electrode epidural leads (Medtronic Inc, Minneapolis, MN, USA) to level T11.
Results:
Upon experiencing excellent pain relief over the next three days, the patient was implanted with permanent leads and rechargeable generator four weeks later and reported sustained pain relief.
Conclusion:
Percutaneous spinal cord stimulation offers an alternative treatment option for the patient with loss of coverage with surgical lead.
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