Development of a Modified Bayonet Forceps for Improving Steerability of Paddle Lead Electrodes During Spinal Cord Stimulator Surgery: A Technical Note.

Background And Objective: Despite recent advancements in spinal cord stimulation (SCS) technology, the surgical instrumentation for placement of SCS paddle leads remains suboptimal. Therefore, we developed a novel instrument to improve the steerability of SCS paddle leads during surgical placement.

Methods: A review of existing literature was performed to analyze workflow deficiencies in the standard instrumentation of SCS paddle lead placement.

Litigation involving sports-related spinal injuries: a comprehensive review of reported legal claims in the United States in the past 70 years.

Background Context: Sports-related spinal injuries can be catastrophic in nature. Athletes competing in collision sports (eg, football) may be particularly prone to injury given the high-impact nature of these activities. Due to the oftentimes profound impact of sports-related spinal injuries on health and quality-of-life, they are also associated with a substantial risk of litigation.