Inactivation of spinal cord stimulator implanted pulse generators after elective surgery: an under-recognized problem.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

We retrospectively analyzed a database of implanted pulse generators (IPGs) for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) implanted by a single surgeon (NDT). We additionally report a series of five illustrative patient cases.

Objectives

The electronics of SCS IPGs are susceptible to damage when implanted patients undergo surgery. Some SCSs have a dedicated surgery mode, while others recommend turning the SCS off to protect it from damage. IPG inactivation may require resetting or replacement surgery. We aimed to explore the prevalence of this real-world problem which has not been studied.

Setting

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Methods

Using a single surgeon SCS database, we identified cases of IPG inactivation after a non-SCS surgery and analyzed the management. W

SUBMITTER: Norris JN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10336009 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature