Relief of Neuropathic Pain after Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation in a Patient with Idiopathic Thoracic Transverse Myelitis: A Case Report

Transverse myelitis (TM) is a rare condition involving inflammation of the spinal cord, leading to potential spinal cord injury and chronic pain. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a treatment option for neuropathic pain, showing effectiveness in various pain conditions. This case report presents a patient with TM who experienced significant pain relief and improved function after receiving a spinal cord stimulator.

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  A 37-year-old male with idiopathic TM and chronic neuropathic pain experienced 70% pain improvement during a SCS trial.
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  Following SCS implantation, the patient reported >80% pain relief and functional improvement at the 9-month follow-up.
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  The patient preferred traditional paresthesia stimulation over high-density sub-perception programming.