Spinal epidural hematoma and permanent paraplegia following spinal cord stimulator implantation: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spinal cord stimulators (SCS) have gained widespread popularity as an intriguing tool for managing chronic neurogenic pain. Despite the growing adoption of SCS as a therapeutic approach, there is a lack of demonstrated efficacy. The clinical utilization of SCS is on the rise, despite potential severe complications and the absence of clear evidence supporting its therapeutic benefits.

Case description

We present a challenging case of acute spinal epidural hematoma secondary to SCS placement in a liver transplant recipient. The patient exhibited acute bilateral leg weakness, sensory deficits, and urinary dysfunction, 2 days after SCS placement. Urgent surgical decompression was performed 3 days after the permanent placement of the SCS. Even with multiple debridement

SUBMITTER: Baur A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11467280 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature