Techniques for Safe Removal of Spinal Cord Stimulation Paddle Leads.

Gregory ToppTessa HarlandMorgan SpurgasAndrew RockJulie Georgia Pilitsis

Published in: Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.) (2022)

Thirty-five patients successfully underwent paddle removal with the minor complications reported. In this article, we show that by using neuromonitoring, fluoroscopy, and the techniques described, SCS paddle removal can be performed with minimal risk.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
spinal cord injury
atrial fibrillation
breast cancer risk