Explantation of 10 kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation Devices: A Retrospective Review of 744 Patients Followed for at Least 12 Months.

Jonathan M HagedornChristopher M LamRyan Steven D'Souza Dawood SayedMarkus A BendelChris Thuc HaJoshua RomeroMorgan HallEric FreemanBrian F RichardsonBryan C Hoelzer

Published in: Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society (2021)

We found 10 kHz-SCS explant rates to be similar to prior reported explant rates for traditional SCS devices. Patient-related factors including female sex and radiculopathy as the primary SCS indication may be protective factors against explantation.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
end stage renal disease
high frequency
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
spinal cord injury
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes