Transgrade Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation as a Salvage Technique for Three Different Anatomical Barriers: A Case Series.

Gregory Lawson SmithErika A PetersenChristopher PaulJohnathan Heck Goree

Published in: Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society (2020)

Barriers to anterograde foraminal access including previous implantation, previous instrumentation, and epidural adhesions may prevent DRGS placement in certain indicated patients. This can be especially challenging in patients who have failed other neuromodulation options like dorsal column stimulation. Our case series demonstrated that the transgrade technique can be successfully used in these cases to increase access to DRGS.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
spinal cord
newly diagnosed
neuropathic pain
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
mass spectrometry
patient reported
optic nerve
simultaneous determination