Dorsal column stimulation and its prospects.
Results of a series of dorsal column stimulation implants in 76 patients are tabulated and correlated to implant location, type of electrodes used and pain causes; complications are also discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007403:Intervertebral Disc / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D013116:Spinal Cord; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013997:Time Factors