Acute back pain in patient with SCS

54 year old with history of leukemia in remission. Left foot crush injury with CRPS. Had SCS placed several years ago. I did the trial and an SCS experienced NS did the implant. Right lead for non-specific LBP and left lead for the foot. Has done well. Last week complained of acute onset intense midline low back pressure. On exam only thing notable is TTP in midline over the horizontally placed anchor. Anchor does appear to be fairly superficial He has intentionally lost 75lbs since... Read more
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