title: Neuromodulation of neuropathic pain syndrome induced by elapidae (cobra) envenomation.
abstract: Objectives.  This study aims to demonstrate the utility of spinal cord stimulation in a neuropathic pain syndrome and overall decline in health and functional independence following elapid envenomation in a morbidly obese, insulin-dependent diabetic. Materials and Methods.  A two-lead, 16-electrode constant-current, independently controlled system is placed in the mid-cervical spine. Results.  Noted were a improvement in overall health status with better glycemic control and return to work status in response to adequate pain control. Conclusions.  The case serves as a model for other orphan pain cases with a seemingly esoteric etiology and adds to the existing body of literature that spinal cord stimulation and neuromodulation, in general, has a wide-ranging applicability peripheral neuropathic pain syndromes.
authors.affiliation: Interventional Spine and Pain Rehabilitation Center Ltd., Mansfield, OH, USA.
authors.forename: Michael F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Stretanski