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Sequential Bilateral Peripheral Nerve Stimulation of Lumbar Medial Branches Following Laminectomy: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In a patient with a history of lumbar spine surgery, the management of refractory low back pain may prove challenging. Advancing neuromodulatory techniques and technologies offer the promise of significant and sustained relief in these patients, though prior literature is limited. We present a case of peripheral nerve stimulation at the lumbar medial branches in a woman with chronic axial low back pain following a three-level laminectomy. Six months after the sequential bilateral treatment, the patient reported complete relief of her low back pain, increased activity, and a significant reduction in oral medication burden.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.71850

Authors: Daniel Briggi, Colton Reeh, Gaibo Yan, Christian Vangeison, Emanuel N Husu

Institutions: Baylor College of Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Language: English

Topic: Pain Management and Treatment

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403567561