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Permanent Percutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation: Cervical/Lumbar

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Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been an effective therapeutic treatment for many years in a wide variety of chronic pain conditions. Though there is well-established evidence for treatment of several diseases, but most of the key indications have been in neuropathic pain states. A physician using this treatment option should be familiar with the surgical anatomy, preoperative considerations, and operative techniques, including the instruments and tools needed. To properly care for patients, physician performing such procedures also must be vigilant in monitoring for postoperative complications.

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  1. Arizona Pain/Pain Doctor, Glendale, AZ, USA

    Jonathan D. Carlson

  2. Musculoskeletal Care and Regenerative Medicine, Summit Pain Alliance, Santa Rosa, CA, USA

    Eric T. Lee

  3. The C.O.R.E. Institute, Mesa, AZ, USA

    Greg Zakas

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    Sudhir Diwan

  2. The Center for Pain Relief, Charleston, West Virginia, USA

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Carlson, J.D., Lee, E.T., Zakas, G. (2018). Permanent Percutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation: Cervical/Lumbar. In: Diwan, S., Deer, T. (eds) Advanced Procedures for Pain Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68841-1_18

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