High Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Case Report.

Abstract

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic, debilitating, neuropathic pain condition which is often misdiagnosed, difficult to manage, and lacks proven methods for remission. Most available methods provide some relief to a small percentage of patients. Recent FDA approval and superiority of the Nevro Senza 10-kHz high frequency (HF10) spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy over traditional low-frequency spinal cord stimulation for treatment of chronic back and leg pain may provide a new interventional therapeutic option for patients suffering from CRPS. We provide a case report of a 53-year-old Caucasian woman who suffered with CRPS in the right knee and thigh for over 7 years. Implantation of the HF10 device provided over 75% relief of pain, erythema, heat, swelling, and tissue necrosis to the entire region within 1 month of treatment. Because the HP10 therapy provides pain relief without paresthesia typical of traditional low-frequency, this system may provide relief for patients suffering from chronic pain.Key words: Complex regional pain syndrome, spinal cord stimulation, Nevro Senza HF10, erythema, knee, thigh.

• Authors: Joseph T Crapanzano, Lisa M Harrison-Bernard, Mark R Jones, Alan D Kaye, Erich O Richter, Mordeci N Potash
• Journal: Pain physician (Pain Physician) 2017 Jan-Feb Vol. 20 Issue 1 Pg. E177-E182 ISSN: 2150-1149 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 28072810 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Chronic Pain (therapy)
• Complex Regional Pain Syndromes (physiopathology, therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Neuralgia
• Pain Management
• Spinal Cord
• Spinal Cord Stimulation