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Human Studies


2022 Jun 10


Neuromodulation

Burst Spinal Cord Stimulation in Pregnancy: First Clinical Experiences.

Authors

Meier K, Glavind J, Milidou I, Sørensen J C H, Sandager P
Neuromodulation. 2022 Jun 10.
PMID: 35697598.

Abstract

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a treatment for chronic neuropathic pain. It is based on the delivery of electric impulses to the spinal cord, traditionally in a regular square-wave pattern ("tonic" stimulation) and, more recently, in a rhythmic train-of-five "BurstDR" pattern. The safety of active SCS therapy in pregnancy is not established, and recommendations are based on limited casuistic evidence. We present in this study clinical data on a case series of six women treated with burst SCS during pregnancy. In addition, we present the ultrasonographic flow measurements of fetal and uteroplacental blood flow in a pregnant patient.