Publications by authors named "Marissa L Dombovy-Johnson"
Objective: Lead migration after spinal cord stimulator (SCS) implant is a commonly reported complication and the most common reason for revision surgery in cases of loss of efficacy. The primary aims of this study are to describe the incidence and degree of lead migration in the subacute postoperative period after SCS implant and to report potential risk factors for lead migration.
Materials And Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of all patients at a single academic center who received an SCS implant from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020.
Article Synopsis
- Over 50% of people with brachial plexus avulsion (BPA) experience chronic pain, which can be worse than their functional limitations, and typical pain medications often don’t help.* -
- A review of existing literature found only 13 relevant studies involving 41 patients treated with spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for BPA pain, showing that most experienced improved pain scores.* -
- Two case reports highlight the success of high-frequency SCS in two male BPA patients, but the authors stress the need for more reliable research to better understand the effectiveness of SCS in this context.*
Background/objective: Chronic pain is commonly reported in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCIs), with recent prevalence reported as high as 80%. Uncontrolled pain is known to decrease quality of life, attenuate mood, and impact sleep. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for the treatment of refractory pain was first used in the SCI population in 1972.
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