- Description
- Reactive adhesions within the membrane
that covers the spinal cord and nerves
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- Cause
- Trauma, inflammation, chronic impingement
(stenosis), neoplasm, pantopaque, lupus
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- Treatment
- Excellent candidate for
Spinal Cord Stimulator
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- Example
- Back injury/stenosis resulting in
chronic leg and back pain
- Unsuccessful treatment with drug
therapy and spinal injection
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- Results
- 75% pain relief
- Decreased need for medication
- Increased activity level
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