The Importance of the Location of Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulator Electrodes Within the Nerve Root Exit Foramen
ConclusionAiming for a superodorsal electrode position on lateral intraoperative fluoroscopy is desirable, since siting leads in this location reduces the required stimulator output power very substantially and thus will extend battery life. Position within the foramen does not determine clinical outcome, and so the implanter can safely aim for the low power site without detriment to the analgesic efficacy of the system.
Source: Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface - Category: Biotechnology Authors: Sean Martin,
George Hadjipavlou,
Rodrigo Garcia Ortega,
Liz Moir,
Tamara Edwards,
Stana Bojanic,
Alexander L. Green,
James J. FitzGerald Tags: Case Series Source Type: research