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Technical Challenges of Spinal Cord Stimulation Lead Placement in Morbidly Obese Patients
Abstract
Background and Aims:
This paper details the technical challenges involved in the placement of spinal cord stimulator (SCS) leads in morbidly obese patients. It also provides tips for aiding in placement of these devices.
Objective:
This paper aims to suggest techniques which may assist in solving commonly occurring difficulties in SCS placement in the morbidly obese patient.
Design:
Technical note
Setting:
These challenges commonly occur in an outpatient surgery setting or hospital setting.
Conclusion:
There are an increasing number of morbidly obese patients that require a SCS for chronic pain control management. Techniques have been identified to overcome these challenges in placement of SCS leads.
Keywords: Body Mass Index (BMI), Chronic pain, Morbid obesity, Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS).
