Thoracolumbar spinal cord stimulation: technique and overview

Tech Vasc Interv Radiol. 2024 Sep;27(3):100986. doi: 10.1016/j.tvir.2024.100986. Epub 2024 Aug 24.

Abstract

Since the introduction of spinal cord stimulation in 1967, the therapy has become a cornerstone in the treatment of several chronic pain syndromes, including but not limited to: postlaminectomy syndrome, lumbar radiculopathy, complex regional pain syndrome and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. This article aims to examine the methodology and practical considerations involved in thoracolumbar spinal cord stimulation implementation, emphasizing procedural techniques and critical criteria for selecting patients to achieve optimal outcomes and minimization of complications.

Keywords: Chronic Pain; Spinal Cord Stimulation; Technique.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Pain* / physiopathology
  • Chronic Pain* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae* / diagnostic imaging
  • Patient Selection
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation*
  • Thoracic Vertebrae
  • Treatment Outcome