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Background: Postmastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) is a chronic pain syndrome that can be refractory to treatment by pain specialists. Spinal cord stimulation is a technique that has been approved for neuropathic pain and shown promise as a modality for targeted treatment. In this study, we report the outcomes of spinal cord stimulation in patients with refractory PMPS.

Case Report: A retrospective chart review was performed at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to identify patients who underwent spinal cord stimulation during a 3-year period. Relevant outcomes for efficacy and safety were evaluated. The protocol was reviewed and approved by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Institutional Review Board.