The procedure for spinal cord stimulation is varies according to authors. Three surgical procedures for spinal cord stimulation were reviewed. The authors reviewed seven patients who underwent spinal cord stimulation. Two patients underwent resume type stimulation electrode placement under general anesthesia. One patient underwent resume type stimulation electrode placement under local anesthesia. Four patients underwent percutaneous electrode placement under local anesthesia. Two of four patients showed good pain reduction with stimulation during the operation. Two of four patients underwent resume type stimulation electrode placement under general anesthesia. Five of seven patients underwent surgical electrode placement using a permanent system under general anesthesia. Findings of this study support that the percutaneous electrode lead is a good predictor for effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation.

• 김정목(조선대학교 의학전문대학원 신경외과학교실) | Jung Mok Kim
• 김종규(조선대학교 의학전문대학원 신경외과학교실) | Chong Gue Kim Corresponding Author