Backtable Brief: Techniques for Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement with Dr. Blake Parsons
Spinal cord stimulation can be a useful tool for treating chronic low back and leg pain. In this BackTable Brief, Drs. Dana Dunleavy and Blake Parsons discuss the specifics of implanting lumbar spinal cord stimulation. They explore patient positioning, anesthesia, needle angulation, and the importance of targeting spinal levels correlated to pain. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Pre-Operative Setup 02:10 - Obtaining Access and Placing Leads 05:05 - Postoperative Considerations 08:43 - Evaluation of Patient Candidacy CHECK OUT THE FULL EPISODE BackTable MSK Ep. 48– SCS for Neuropathy: Clinical Insights & Patient Impact: https://www.backtable.com/shows/msk/podcasts/48/scs-for-neuropathy-clinical-insights-patient-impact