Generator and/or lead extrusion

J Rabi, M Anitescu - Challenging Cases and Complication Management in …, 2018 - Springer
Implantable pulse generator (IPG) or lead extrusion is a rare phenomenon in which the
battery or leads of the spinal cord stimulator (SCS) system protrudes through the skin. The …

[PDF][PDF] Late extrusion of an implantable pulse generator of a spinal cord stimulator

J Rabi, M Anitescu - Pain Physician, 2016 - academia.edu
Despite the instrumental advancements made in spinal cord stimulators (SCSs) in the past 3
decades, complications can occur. The implantable pulse generator (IPG) has evolved over …

Percutaneous extrusion of an implanted spinal cord stimulator

S Soliman, J Wang, D Kim, A Cipta, G Pang - Pain Medicine, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Spinal cord stimulators (SCSs) and peripheral nerve stimulators are commonly implanted as
a last resort for certain pain syndromes not alleviated by traditional treatments. Lead …

[HTML][HTML] Unexpected extrusion of the implantable pulse generator of the spinal cord stimulator-A case report

EJ Choi, HS Ri, H Park, HJ Kim… - Anesthesia and Pain …, 2021 - synapse.koreamed.org
Background Despite significant technological advances in the implantable pulse generator
(IPG), complications can still occur. We report a case that unexpected extrusion of the IPG of …

[HTML][HTML] Lead extrusion ten months after spinal cord stimulator implantation: a case report

D Reehl, T Cheriyan, O Qureshi, Z Sun… - … Journal of Pain, 2021 - degruyter.com
Objectives The purpose of this case report is to describe an occurrence of a rare
complication of lead extrusion, which was observed 10 months after spinal cord stimulator …

Teaching points: overview of spinal cord stimulation lead migration

C Esomonu, JM Hagedorn - Pain Medicine, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an effective nonpharmacologic modality indicated for the
management of multiple chronic neuropathic pain@ syndromes, such as failed back surgery …

Spinal cord stimulator complications: Lead migration and malfunction

M Murakami, I Lerman, RCW Jones - Challenging cases and complication …, 2018 - Springer
Spinal cord simulation is an effective treatment for chronic intractable pain of many kinds,
including neuropathic, ischemic, and visceral. Its use has been demonstrated to aid in not …

Cephalad extraspinal spinal cord stimulator lead migration & salvage: A case report

RD Heros, JG Anderson, C Cariello - Pain Practice, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Spinal cord stimulation is an important therapy option for the treatment of
chronic neuropathic pain of spinal or peripheral etiology. As with any implantable device …

Complications of Spinal Cord Stimulation

İ Aşik, Ü Akkemik - … of Pain‐Relieving Procedures: An Illustrated …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a neuromodulation technique that involves placing one or
more percutaneus or surgical electrodes in the epidural space. This chapter provides …

[HTML][HTML] Difficult removal of exposed peripheral nerve stimulator leads: a report of 2 cases

P Uppal, TB Wright, L Dahbour, B Watterworth… - Pain …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Methods: Case 1 describes a 61-year-old man with chronic groin pain who underwent an
uncomplicated ultrasound-guided ilioinguinal peripheral nerve lead implantation. Case 2 …