Backtable Brief: Techniques for Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement with Dr. Blake Parsons

Spinal cord stimulation can be a useful tool for treating chronic low back and leg pain. In this BackTable Brief, Drs. Dana Dunleavy and Blake Parsons discuss the specifics of implanting lumbar spinal cord stimulation. They explore patient positioning, anesthesia, needle angulation, and the importance of targeting spinal levels correlated to pain.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Pre-Operative Setup

02:10 - Obtaining Access and Placing Leads

05:05 - Postoperative Considerations

08:43 - Evaluation of Patient Candidacy

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BackTable MSK Ep. 48– SCS for Neuropathy: Clinical Insights & Patient Impact:

https://www.backtable.com/shows/msk/podcasts/48/scs-for-neuropathy-clinical-insights-patient-impact