Disease applications of spinal cord stimulation: Chronic nonmalignant pain.

Neuropathic pain is a chronic condition representing a significant burden for society. It is estimated 1 out of 10 people over the age of 30 that in the US have been diagnosed with neuropathic pain. Most of the available treatments for neuropathic pain have moderate efficacy over time which limit their use; therefore, other therapeutic approaches are needed for patients.

Higher cost of arthroplasty for hip fractures in patients transferred from outside hospitals primary emergency department presentation.

Background: In 2016 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed bundled payments for hip fractures to improve the quality and decrease costs of care. Patients transferred from other facilities may be imposing a financial risk on the hospitals that accept these patients.

Aim: To determine the costs associated with patients that either presented to the emergency department or were transferred from another hospital or skilled nursing facility (SNF) with the diagnosis of a hip fracture requiring operative intervention.

Comparison of hydrogel coils versus bare platinum coils for the treatment of anterior communicating artery aneurysms.

Introduction: While endovascular coiling has been shown to be a safe treatment option for intracranial aneurysms, there remains concern regarding increased recurrence and retreatment rates. Preliminary studies evaluating hydrogel coated coils have demonstrated decreased recurrence rates compared to bare metal coils.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was done on all patients with anterior communicating artery aneurysms (ACoAAs) treated with endovascular coiling between 2014 and 2018.

Neuromodulation for Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Single-Institution Experience With a Collaborative Team.

Background: Secondary to the complex care, involved specialty providers, and various etiologies, chronic pelvic pain patients do not receive holistic care.

Objective: To compare our general and neuromodulation cohorts based on referrals, diagnosis, and therapy and describe our neuromodulation patients.

Methods: A multidisciplinary team was established at our center.

A Systematic Review of Deep Brain Stimulation Targets for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Background: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex neuropsychiatric disease characterized by obsessions and compulsions. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has demonstrated efficacy in improving symptoms in medically refractory patients. Multiple targets have been investigated.