Neuropathy, Neurostimulator; Complication
Conditions
Brief summary
In this prospective interventional study, we look at the level of tip of the DTM neurostimulator and the presence of abdominal wall stimulation in patients
Interventions
This is an interventional prospective study. After obtaining informed consent, only necessary information will be extracted through the electronic patient record. Through post-operative imaging, a level determination of the neurostimulator tip will be done. During general consultations, patients will be asked if they experienced abdominal wall stimulation after the procedure and when (YES/NO, NRS). This will include looking at the settings of the neurostimulator. And its adjustments. Furthermore, general epidemiological characteristics such as age, gender, height, weight will be extracted from the electronic patient record. At the consultation, another active programming will take place (in accordance with clinical programming) on the tip of the electrode to check whether it provokes abdominal wall stimulation. This will also be scored YES/NO + NRS. Then the settings will be returned as they were pre-consultation.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with a DTM neurostimulator for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) at the thoracic level
Exclusion criteria
* Patients younger than 18 years of age * Patients who are not able to exercise their will. * Inability to understand the Dutch language
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal stimulation | up to 15 minutes after start of the intervention | Is abdominal wall stimulation present YES/NO and if so what is the score between 0 and 10 on an NRS 1-10. This is then correlated to the position of the electrode. |