title: Lodged spinal cord stimulator trial lead: a case report.
abstract: We present a case report in which spinal cord stimulator trial lead became lodged in the posterior lumbar soft tissue. The lead could not be removed even with moderate force or with spine in the flexed position. Radiologic evaluation revealed that edge of metallic lead was wedged into the soft tissue. We were able to remove the lead only after placing the patient in an extreme tuck position (knee-to-chest); thus possibly avoiding surgical intervention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daegu Catholic University Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
authors.forename: Chan Hong
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Billy
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Huh
mesh_terms: D001416:Back Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D020878:Device Removal; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008875:Middle Aged; D011187:Posture; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D013130:Spinal Stenosis / Q000150:complications