Abstract
Spinal cord stimulation is a neuromodulation technique used to alleviate refractory chronic pain. This technique is based on electrical stimulation of the dorsal column of the spinal cord with electrodes placed in the epidural space.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
References
Frey ME, Manchikanti L, Benyamin RM, et al. Spinal cord stimulation for patients with failed back surgery syndrome: a systematic review. Pain Physician. 2009;12:379–97.
Ubbink DT. et al: Spinal cord stimulation for critical leg ischemia: a review of effectiveness and optimal patient selection. J Pain Symptom Manag. 2006;31(Suppl):S30–5.
Börjesson M, Andréll P, Mannheimer C. Spinal cord stimulation for long–term treatment of severe angina pectoris: what does the evidence say? Futur Cardiol. 2011;7:825–33.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2019 Springer Japan KK, part of Springer Nature
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Nishiyama, T. (2019). Spinal Cord Stimulation. In: Ohseto, K., Uchino, H., Iida, H. (eds) Nerve Blockade and Interventional Therapy. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54660-3_63
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54660-3_63
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, Tokyo
Print ISBN: 978-4-431-54659-7
Online ISBN: 978-4-431-54660-3
eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)