RESEARCH ARTICLE
Technical Challenges of Spinal Cord Stimulation Lead Placement in Morbidly Obese Patients
Sanjay Sastry1, *, David Nussear2, Albert Gillespy3, Kristina Berger4
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2016Volume: 10
First Page: 8
Last Page: 11
Publisher ID: TOATJ-10-8
DOI: 10.2174/1874321801610010008
Article History:
Received Date: 12/11/2014Revision Received Date: 7/2/2016
Acceptance Date: 18/2/2016
Electronic publication date: 10/05/2016
Collection year: 2016
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Abstract
Background and Aims:
This paper details the technical challenges involved in the placement of spinal cord stimulator (SCS) leads in morbidly obese patients. It also provides tips for aiding in placement of these devices.
Objective:
This paper aims to suggest techniques which may assist in solving commonly occurring difficulties in SCS placement in the morbidly obese patient.
Design:
Technical note
Setting:
These challenges commonly occur in an outpatient surgery setting or hospital setting.
Conclusion:
There are an increasing number of morbidly obese patients that require a SCS for chronic pain control management. Techniques have been identified to overcome these challenges in placement of SCS leads.