Authors

Erich O. Richter, MD - LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Marina V. Abramova, MD - LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Kenneth M. Alo`, MD

About this chapter

This chapter describes the placement of electrodes, through various methods and with particular attention to "laterograde" access, in the sacral region of the cauda equina.

Index of Sections

Section 5.1: Establishing the Diagnosis
Section 5.2: Anatomy
Section 5.3: Basic Science
Section 5.4: Imaging
Section 5.5: Indictions/Contraindications
Section 5.6: Equipment
Section 5.7: Technique
Section 5.8: Patient Management/Evaluation
Section 5.9: Outcome Evidence
Section 5.10: Risk and Complication Avoidance
Section 5.11: Conclusion
Section 5.12: References