Spinal Cord Stimulation

Paul G. Kreis, MD, is Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Kreis has a special interest in spinal injections, including selective nerve root blocks, sympathetic blockade, radiofrequency ablation, facet injections and discography.Scott G. Pritzlaff, MD, is Associate Professor and Director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Pritzlaff's research interests focus on emerging technologies to treat peripheral neuropathic pain. He is interested in developing novel uses of percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation to treat chronic nerve pain.David J. Copenhaver, MD, MPH, is Professor and Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine and Director of Cancer Pain Management and Supportive Care at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Copenhaver is an anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist with unique expertise in diagnosing andmanaging complex pain management problems of various types.Scott M. Fishman, MD, is Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and the Fullerton Endowed Chair in Pain Medicine at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Fishman is continuing his educational and research activities in chronic pain, cancer pain management, psychiatric issues of chronic illness and pain, neuropathic pain treatment strategies, and medical informatics.

• Editors and Contributors Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest Foreword to the Second Edition James E. Boggan Preface Paul G. Kreis, Scott G. Pritzlaff, David J. Copenhaver, and Scott M. Fishman Chapter 1 - The Development of Spinal Cord Stimulation Paul G. Kreis, Ammon A. Hills, and Scott M. Fishman Chapter 2 - SCS Screening Trial: Patient Selection and PreparationPaul G. Kreis, Ammon A. Hills, Ravi Prasad, and Scott M. Fishman Appendix A: Sample Letter of Medical Necessity for Spinal Cord Stimulation Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions About Spinal Cord StimulationAppendix C: Checklist of Patient Education Topics Chapter 3 - Radiation Safety J. Anthony Seibert, Scott M. Fishman, and Paul G. Kreis Chapter 4 - Sterile Technique Paul G. Kreis, Ammon A. Hills, and Joseph M. Galante Chapter 5 - Electricity and Spinal Cord Stimulation Scott G. Pritzlaff, Ammon A. Hills, and Paul G. Kreis Chapter 6 - Trial of Spinal Cord Stimulation: Basic ConsiderationsScott G. Pritzlaff, Paul G. Kreis, and Scott M. Fishman Appendix: Sample Dictation--SCS Trial Chapter 7 - Percutaneous Trial of Spinal Cord StimulationScott G. Pritzlaff, Paul G. Kreis, and Scott M. Fishman Chapter 8 - Tunneled Trial of Spinal Cord StimulationScott G. Pritzlaff, Paul G. Kreis, and Scott M. Fishman Chapter 9 - Basic Surgical Skills for the Operating RoomPaul G. Kreis, Julius O. Ebinu, Kee D. Kim, and Eric O. Klineberg Chapter 10 - Permanent Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement Scott G. Pritzlaff, Paul G. Kreis, and Scott M. Fishman Appendix: Sample Dictation Template Chapter 11 - Wound Healing, Postoperative Wound Management, and Discharge EducationNaileshni Singh, Paul G. Kreis, and Scott M. Fishman Chapter 12 - Complications and Adverse Events Naileshni Singh, Paul G. Kreis, and Scott M. Fishman Chapter 13 - Peripheral Nerve StimulationScott G. Pritzlaff, Ammon A. Hills, Michael Jihnouk Jung, and Charles J. DeMesa Appendix A: Sample Dictation--PNS Percutaneous Trial/Temporary ImplantAppendix B: Sample Dictation--PNS Permanent Implant Chapter 14 - Dorsal Root Ganglion StimulationScott G. Pritzlaff, Ammon A. Hills, Michael Jihnouk Jung, and Charles J. DeMesa Index