Author

Marina Abramova, MD - LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

About this chapter

Retrograde electrode placement of sacral electrodes has become a more common practice over the last few years. This chapter describes the "laterograde" approach and multiple methods and locations of insertion of electrodes.

Index of Sections

IV.6.1: Introduction
IV.6.2: “Laterograde” access and placement in sacral foramina
IV.6.3: Placement other than the sacral foramina
IV.6.4: Open Placement of Sacral Paddle Leads
IV.6.5: Conclusion
IV.6.6: References