Single-Center Retrospective Analysis of Device-Related Complications Related to Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Pain Relief in 31 Patients.
Kevin HinesVishal Balasubramanian SwaminathanSara ThalheimerMichael KoganChengyuan WuAshwini SharanPublished in: Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society (2021)
In this study, we examine the various device-related complications associated with DRG stimulation requiring repeat surgery. High rates of hardware failure, revision surgery, and explantation of stimulators illustrate the need for hardware optimization to improve patient outcomes.
Keyphrases
- minimally invasive
- neuropathic pain
- coronary artery bypass
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- risk factors
- total knee arthroplasty
- chronic pain
- spinal cord
- pain management
- prognostic factors
- coronary artery disease
- acute coronary syndrome
- chronic kidney disease
- patient reported outcomes
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- optic nerve