The use of laminectomy for the placement of a percutaneous spinal cord stimulation electrode

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Title:	The use of laminectomy for the placement of a percutaneous spinal cord stimulation electrode
Author(s):	Beems, T. ; Beekwilder, J.P.; Dongen, R.T.M. van
Publication year:	2011
Source:	Neuromodulation, vol. 14, iss. 2, (2011), pp. 142-145
ISSN:	1094-7159
DOI:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1403.2010.00311.x
Publication type:	Article / Letter to editor
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item : http://hdl.handle.net/2066/98468
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Subject:	DCN 1: Perception and Action NCEBP 7: Effective primary care and public health
Organization:	Neurosurgery Anesthesiology
Journal title:	Neuromodulation
Volume:	vol. 14
Issue:	iss. 2
Page start:	p. 142
Page end:	p. 145
Abstract:	Objective: The placement of a percutaneous electrode for trial stimulation to evaluate the effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation can be impossible because of epidural adhesions from previous spinal surgeries. The authors would like to describe a combination of techniques in order to place a percutaneous lead for a test phase. Materials and Methods: Technical report of an illustrative case where a partial laminectomy was used to assist a percutaneous lead placement. Results: Adequate trial spinal cord stimulation with a single lead electrode at the right target area was possible. Conclusion: This case demonstrates the possibility to use a combination of an open and percutaneous technique for trial spinal cord stimulation in patients with prior operations in the target area of stimulation.