Spinal Cord Stimulation: The Types of Neurostimulation Devices Currently Being Used, and What Radiologists Need to Know When Evaluating Their Appearance on Imaging
Vivek Kalia, Cary Bizzell, Rick Obray, Jon Obray, Tim Lamer, John A. Carrino
20100801
2010 Sept 1
Curr Probl Diagn Radiol
Spinal Cord Stimulation: The Types of Neurostimulation Devices Currently Being Used, and What Radiologists Need to Know When Evaluating Their Appearance on Imaging
Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 39(5):227-233, Vivek Kalia, Cary Bizzell, Rick Obray, Jon Obray, Tim Lamer, John A. Carrino
Abstract
Abstract
Neural stimulation is increasingly used as a treatment for chronic pain. Common indications for spinal cord stimulation include chronic neuropathic and oncological pain, intractable angina, or chronic pain secondary to vascular disease. It is estimated that up to 4 million patients may be candidates for the therapy. Therefore, it is likely that an increasing number of patients will have spinal neurostimulation devices implanted over the coming years. Because radiography and computed tomography are...
