Table 4.
Complications Due to the Device or Procedure in the Pooled Studies.
| Complications related to device or procedure | Number of events |
|---|---|
| Pain at IPG site | 26 |
| Lead Fracture | 15 |
| Lead Migration | 15 |
| Infection | 13 |
| Temporary motor stimulation | 12 |
| Dural puncture | 11 |
| Increased lead impedance | 5 |
| Loss of stimulation | 2 |
| Buzzing sound in one ear | 1 |
| Changes in sensation related to stimulation | 1 |
| Disconnection of the external trial stimulator | 1 |
| Increased pain after the trial implant procedure | 1 |
| Fell due to weakness in one leg | 1 |
| Transient motor deficit | 1 |