Spinal Cord Stimulation for Painful Neuropathy: Special Considerations in Brittle Diabetes
Synopsis
There is ample evidence to support the use of spinal cord stimulation in the treatment of refractory painful diabetic neuropathy.[1, 2] Adverse effects of spinal cord stimulator implant have been well documented and include the risks of lead migration, infection, spinal cord injury, intolerance, and others.[3] However, there have been few reports of diabetic ketoacidosis following this intervention.
Disclosures
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Author(s):
- Daniel Adams, PA-C, MSHS, Associate Research Coordinator, Physician Assistant, Western Reserve Hospital
- Morgan Mingo, NP, Nurse Practitioner, Western Reserve Hospital - Center for Pain Medicine
- Bethany Pontius, NP, Nurse Practitioner, Western Reserve Hospital
- Nicole Souza, Research Intern, Western Reserve Hospital
- Claire Hubert, MS-3, Medical Student, AT Still University
- Kanchen Loganathan, DO, Resident, Internal Medicine, Western Reserve Hospital
- Dr. Dmitri Souza, MD, PhD, Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, Ohio University College of Medicine (OUCOM)
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