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Retrograde thoracic spinal cord stimulation paddle placement for complex persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2.

Bernardo Assumpcao de MonacoGuilherme Santos PiedadeAhmed DoomiJonathan R JagidTimoteo AlmeidaJoacir Graciolli Cordeiro
Published in: Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain (2023)
We demonstrated that placing SCS paddle leads via retrograde midthoracic approach with IONM guidance is safe. This procedure should be an option for SCS paddle implants in patients with posterior spinal fusion encompassing the intended targeted spinal stimulation level.
Keyphrases
  • spinal cord
  • neuropathic pain
  • spinal cord injury
  • cancer therapy
  • drug delivery