Journal
EXPERT REVIEW OF MEDICAL DEVICES
Volume 20, Issue 5, Pages 365-372Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2023.2196399
Keywords
Spinal cord stimulation; neuromodulation; chronic pain; complications; SCS
Categories
Ask authors/readers for more resources
This comprehensive literature review evaluates the most common complications encountered with spinal cord stimulation (SCS) implantation. The authors suggest strategies to avoid and treat these complications, including appropriate patient selection, adherence to evidence-based guidelines, and best practice recommendations.
IntroductionSpinal cord stimulation is considered a minor elective procedure. The inherent goal is to provide safe, reliable, effective treatment with mitigation of known potential risk of adverse events.Areas CoveredThis is a comprehensive literature review evaluating the most prevalent complications encountered with SCS implantation.Expert OpinionSCS-related complications are uncommon. The authors offer clinical insight and feel the best practice is to have strategies employed to avoid complications, and we assist clinicians and surgeons in appropriately identifying and treating potential complications. There is a focus on appropriate patient selection, adherence to evidence-based guidelines and best practice recommendations.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available