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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

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This chapter describes the placement of electrodes, through various methods and with paticular attention to "laterograde" access, in the sacral spinal cord.

Index of Sections

Chapter 5: Nerve Root, Sacral, and Pelvic Stimulation

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