Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society
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Case Reports
Bilateral subdural hematoma following implantation of intrathecal drug delivery device.
To report a case of bilateral subacute subdural hematoma following implantation of intrathecal drug delivery device. ⋯ Medical and nursing staff dealing with intrathecal therapy should be aware of this potentially severe complication.
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Cerebrovascular hypoxia results in severe impairment and electrical dysfunction of cortical and thalamic neuronal networks. Typically cellular electrical activity returns if reoxygenation is established within 5-8 min. Electrical stimulation has been shown to reduce cellular apoptosis following cerebral hypoxia in animal models and clinical case reports. In this study, we wanted to analyze the electrophysiological repercussions of electrical stimulation on recovery of spontaneous thalamocortical oscillations (TCOs) following hypoxia in a thalamocortical slice preparation. ⋯ High-frequency cortical stimulation accelerated the recovery of thalamocortical network activity following hypoxia and reperfusion. Insight into the underlying mechanisms of this effect may enhance therapeutic interventions related to hypoxia following ischemic stroke.
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Non-psychological parameters may predict pump success. ⋯ Trial dose, age, and partially pain location are good predictors of pain relief.
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The goal of the study was to assess the efficacy of interaction between spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and peripheral nerve field stimulation (PNFS) and to evaluate a new spinal-peripheral neuromodulation method for low back pain. ⋯ Simultaneous use of SCS and PNFS increase efficacy of both methods for axial back pain. The new SPN method showed great potential in providing coverage for back pain.