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X-ray showing spinal cord stimulator system implanted trough thoracic laminectomy
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Under our care, MP first underwent SCS, using a single Medtronic paddle "Resume" (Minneapolis, MN) stimulator placed epidurally at the midline at T10, T11, and T12 through laminectomies [Figure 1].
Brain electrode and connecting wires (circa 1980's system) at PVG target, lateral view on plain film X-ray
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For the DBS, a single medtronic brain electrode(s) was stereotactically implanted in the PVG, utilizing a Leksell (Atlanta, GA) stereotactic frame with CT guidance [Figures 2 and 3].
A.P. view of dbs implant at pvg shown by plain film X-ray
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For the DBS, a single medtronic brain electrode(s) was stereotactically implanted in the PVG, utilizing a Leksell (Atlanta, GA) stereotactic frame with CT guidance [Figures 2 and 3].