Figure 1.

Plain posterior–anterior and lateral radiographs of Case 5.

Notes: A three-column St Jude Medical Tripole lead is depicted within the dorsal epidural space at T12 and attached to an implanted programmable generator within the right buttock subcutaneous tissue. The paddle was initially inserted in a superior direction toward the T9 level, but the patient failed to receive 50% pain relief during the intraoperative trial. The patient did receive 50% pain relief after the paddle was directed in an inferior direction. The patient ultimately reported no benefit from the SCS at a 24-month follow-up visit.

Abbreviation: SCS, spinal cord stimulation.