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Lateral view of the lumbosacral region with Abbott lead in place.
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An Abbott DRG 4-contact lead and sheath complex was then advanced under live fluoroscopy to the caudal epidural space in the lateral projection and then the lead was advanced until all four electrodes were appropriately placed over the sacrum (Figure 1).
AP view of leads in place.
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Because the patient reported some residual pain in the sole of his foot during the trial, and in the event of DRG electrode migration:which may occur more frequently with sacral electrodes:a second lead was advanced through the L5 S1 interspace and ultimately placed under the left pedicle of L5 (Figure 2).