Korean J Pain.  2005 Dec;18(2):214-217. 10.3344/kjp.2005.18.2.214.

Experience of Right Leg Pain Control by Left Epidural Space Inserted Spinal Cord Stimulator: A case report

• Kim BJ
• Lee WY
• Woo SH
• Hong KH

• KMID: 2277992
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2005.18.2.214

Abstract

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) was first attempted by Shearly et al for the relief of intractable pain. A spinal cord stimulator has traditionally been used for failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) angina pectoris, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and ischemic pain in the extremity. However, the complications associated with the use of a spinal cord stimulator, such as wound infection, hematoma, lead migration and device malfunction; make its long term application difficult. Here, our experience of an interesting case, in which intractable right leg pain was controlled using a spinal cord stimulator placed in the left epidural space, is reported, with a review of the literature.

Keyword

CRPS; leg pain; spinal cord stimulator

MeSH Terms

Angina Pectoris
Epidural Space*
Extremities
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Hematoma
Leg*
Pain, Intractable
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord*
Wound Infection