No shinkei geka. Neurological surgery
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There are mainly two surgical methods for lumbar foraminal stenosis, simple decompression of the extra-foraminal portion or decompression with fixation surgery. However the indication of either method is controversial. The aim of this study is to show our surgical method and results. ⋯ Our surgical method, removing the apex and lateral part of the superior articular process and transforaminal ligament without fusion led to a good outcome and recurrence 10 months after the surgery had not occurred.
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Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has become the preferred option for neurosurgical management of several intractable pains. To evaluate effects of dual lead SCS using two quad leads for central post-stroke pain (CPSP), we retrospectively reviewed eight consecutive patients with CPSP who underwent SCS. ⋯ There were no significant complications. SCS is less invasive neurostimulation treatment and provides pain relief for some cases of CPSP.