Neurostimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Pain

Volume 1: A Volume in the Interventional and Neuromodulatory Techniques for Pain Management Series; Expert Consult Premium Edition -- Enhanced Online Features and Print

Neurostimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Pain - a volume in the new Interventional and Neuromodulatory Techniques for Pain Management series - presents state-of-the-art guidance on the full range of neuromodulation techniques performed today. Salim Hayek, MD, PhD and Robert Levy, MD, PhD offer expert advice on a variety of spinal cord, peripheral nerve, and peripheral nerve field stimulation procedures to treat chronic pain. Comprehensive, evidence-based coverage on selecting and performing these techniques - as well as weighing relative risks and complications - helps you ensure optimum outcomes. With access to the fully searchable text at www.expertconsult.com, you’ll have the detailed visual assistance you need right at your fingertips.

Table of Contents:

1. History of Neurostimulation

2 Mechanisms of Spinal Neuromodulation

3 Medical Considerations in Spinal Cord Stimulation

4 Patient Selection: Psychological Considerations

5 Spinal Cord Stimulation: General Indications

6 Spinal Cord Stimulation: Implantation Techniques

7 Spinal Cord Stimulation: Parameter Selection and Equipment Choices

8 Spinal Cord Stimulation as a Treatment of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

9 Neurostimulation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

10 Spinal Cord Stimulation for Peripheral Vascular Disease

11 Spinal Cord Stimulation for Refractory Angina and Peripheral Vascular Disease


12 Spinal Cord Stimulation for Visceral Abdominal Pain

13 Nerve Root, Sacral and Pelvic Stimulation

14 Emerging Indications and Other Applications of Spinal Cord Stimulation

15 Complications of Spinal Cord Stimulation

16 Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

17 Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: Open Technique

18 Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: Percutaneous Technique

19 Occipital Neurostimulation

20 Peripheral Subcutaneous Stimulation for intractable pain

21 Motor Cortex Stimulation for Relief of Chronic Pain

22 Deep Brain Stimulation


23 Coding and Billing for Neurostimulation


24 Cost-Effectiveness of Neurostimulation


25 The Future of Neurostimulation