This application shows users the dynamics of the spinal cord during posture change and corresponding effects on neural activation with implanted spinal cord stimulation systems. When a person changes posture, the spinal cord's position on the anterior-posterior axis is also changing. In patients implanted with a spinal cord stimulator for chronic neuropathic pain, this movement causes variations...more

This application shows users the dynamics of the spinal cord during posture change and corresponding effects on neural activation with implanted spinal cord stimulation systems. When a person changes posture, the spinal cord's position on the anterior-posterior axis is also changing. In patients implanted with a spinal cord stimulator for chronic neuropathic pain, this movement causes variations in neural activation and the potential for uncomfortable stimulation. Medtronic Pain Therapies looks forward to continuing to educate healthcare stakeholders on the clinical challenges associated with position change, and soon to provide innovative solutions that will be able to help.less