High frequency spinal cord stimulation for complex regional pain syndrome: A case report

Complex regional pain syndrome (crps) is a chronic,debilitating,neuropathic pain condition which is often misdiagnosed,difficult to manage,and lacks proven methods for remission. most available methods provide some relief to a small percentage of patients. recent fda approval and superiority of the nevro senza 10-khz high frequency (hf10) spinal cord stimulation (scs) therapy over traditional low-frequency spinal cord stimulation for treatment of chronic back and leg pain may provide a new interventional therapeutic option for patients suffering from crps. we provide a case report of a 53-year-old caucasian woman who suffered with crps in the right knee and thigh for over 7 years. implantation of the hf10 device provided over 75% relief of pain,erythema,heat,swelling,and tissue necrosis to the entire region within 1 month of treatment. because the hp10 therapy provides pain relief without paresthesia typical of traditional low-frequency,this system may provide relief for patients suffering from chronic pain. © 2017,american society of interventional pain physicians. all rights reserved.