Implantable Devices in Pain Management

This highly illustrated text is a practical, step-by-step guide to the use of implantable devices for pain management. The book succinctly describes how each device works, what it is intended to do, how to implant and monitor the device, and how to manage complications.The two major areas of implant use are covered in detail: spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal drug delivery for pain and spasticity. Peripheral nerve stimulation and deep brain stimulation are also discussed. Each device description ends with a discussion of outcomes evidence and how to improve outcomes.