(2022) Contralateral and Lateral Views: Analysis of the Technical Aspects of Spinal Cord Stimulator Lead Insertion. Anesthesiology and pain medicine. e123357. ISSN 2228-7523 (Print) 2228-7523 (Linking)
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Abstract
Background: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an established treatment modality for neuropathic pain. The critical part of this technique is safe access to the epidural space for lead placement. There have been innovations in radiological views, improving access to the epidural space. Objectives: This study analyzes the adoption of these technical advantages in daily practice. Methods: We conducted a survey of members in the Spine Intervention Society and American Society of Regional Anesthesia in regard to the practice patterns in SCS therapy. Here we present our findings regarding the use of contralateral oblique (CLO) and lateral views as well direct upper thoracic or cervicothoracic access for SCS lead insertion. Results: A total of 195 unique responses were received between March 20, 2020 and June 26, 2020. Forty-five percent of respondents "always used" the lateral view technique while 15 "always used" CLO view for SCS lead insertion. Overall, sixty-five percent of respondents used the CLO view with varying frequency. Cervical and upper thoracic approach for cervical SCS lead placement is always or often used by 66.8 of the respondents. Conclusions: A depth view (CLO or lateral) is always used by only 45 - 60 of the respondents and CLO view has been rapidly adopted in clinical practice for SCS lead insertion. Direct cervicothoracic and upper thoracic is the preferred approach for cervical lead placement by the majority.
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Contralateral Oblique Fluoroscopy Lateral Neurological Injury Spinal Cord Stimulation Standard of Care terms of funding and research support, employment, personal financial interest, patents, and consultation fees within the last five years. One of the authors (Kambiz Sadegi) is one of the reviewers of this journal. Based on journal policy this author was completely excluded from any review of this article. |
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Page Range: | e123357 |
Journal or Publication Title: | Anesthesiology and pain medicine |
Volume: | 12 |
Number: | 1 |
Identification Number: | 10.5812/aapm.123357 |
ISSN: | 2228-7523 (Print) 2228-7523 (Linking) |
Depositing User: | مهندس مهدی شریفی |
URI: | http://eprints.zbmu.ac.ir/id/eprint/4284 |
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