High Frequency (HF10) Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Neuropathic Pain.

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is well established treatment. In a prospective randomised controlled trial, novel 10-kHz High-frequency Therapy (HF10 Therapy) was superior to traditional low-frequency SCS for the treatment of chronic back and leg pain. To demonstrate the percutaneous SCS implant technique and discuss the operative nuances. During the stage 1 procedure (permanent trial), two percutaneous electrodes were placed in the midline posterior epidural space spanning T8-T10 segments straddling the T9-10 disc space. The electrodes were anchored to the fascia, tunnelled into the supragluteal incision and connected to the extensions, which were tunnelled out for the external trial. The patient reported 90% pain reduction at follow-up. Thoracic HF10 SCS is effective modality in managing chronic neuropathic pain.

Citation

Girish V Vajramani. High Frequency (HF10) Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Neuropathic Pain. Neurology India. 2020 Nov-Dec;68(Supplement):S337-S339

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PMID: 33318373

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