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- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Introduction
- Part I: The neuromodulation approach
- Chapter 1. The neuromodulation approach
- Abstract
- Introduction
- History
- Applications
- Ethics
- Cost
- References
- Part II: Regions of application
- Chapter 2. Cerebral: surface
- Abstract
- Chapter 2
- ICS versus NICS
- Targeting
- How does CS work?
- Future developments
- Chapter 2.1. Commentary on Chapter 2: cerebral: surface
- Chapter 3. Cerebral—deep
- Abstract
- Introduction
- The thalamus
- Pain
- Tremor
- Epilepsy
- Tourette’s syndrome
- Globus pallidus pars internus (GPi)
- Parkinson’s disease
- Dystonia
- Subthalamic nucleus (STN)
- Pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN)
- Deep cerebral target for psychiatric illness
- Ventral capsule/ventral striatum (Vc/Vs)
- Subgenual cingulate cortex (cg25)
- Other deep cerebral targets for psychiatric illness
- Hypothalamus
- Conclusion
- Chapter 3.1. Commentary on Chapter 3: cerebral–deep
- Chapter 4. Spinal—extradural neuromodulation
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Relevant anatomy
- Indications
- Evidence by stimulation paradigm
- High-frequency stimulation
- BurstDR stimulation
- Dorsal root ganglion stimulation
- Complications and pitfall avoidance
- Conclusion
- Further reading
- Chapter 4.1. Commentary on Chapter 4: spinal—extradural
- Chapter 5. Peripheral nerve stimulation
- Abstract
- Introduction
- General principles of PNS for treatment of pain
- Specific PNS applications
- Autonomic nerve stimulation
- Conclusion
- Chapter 5.1. Commentary on Chapter 5: peripheral nerve stimulation
- Part III: The neuromodulation therapy interface
- Chapter 6. Waveforms and mechanisms in neuromodulation
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Waveform shapes
- Commercial applications
- Mechanisms of action
- Conclusions
- Chapter 6.1. Commentary on Chapter 6: waveforms and mechanisms in neuromodulation
- Chapter 7. The electrode—principles of the neural interface and materials
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Physical basis of the electrode/electrolyte interface
- Charge injection across the electrode–electrolyte interface during electrical stimulation
- Charge injection for extracellular stimulation of excitable tissue
- Mechanisms of damage
- Design compromises for efficacious and safe electrical stimulation
- Materials used as electrodes for charge injection and reversible charge storage capacity
- Size and shape considerations
- Chapter 7.1. Commentary on Chapter 7: the electrode—principles of the neural interface and materials
- Targeted delivery of electrical energy
- Optimizing neural activation
- Injury produced by electrical stimulation
- Constant current versus constant voltage stimulation
- Chapter 8. Device materials, handling, and upgradability
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Device construction
- Lead system configuration and materials
- Patient programmers and security
- SCS lead complications
- DBS lead complications
- Safety considerations
- Conclusions
- Chapter 8.1. Commentary on Chapter 8: device materials, handling, and upgradability
- Chapter 9. Electronics
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Guiding design rationale
- Neurostimulator design
- Neurostimulation: pulse delivery
- Neurostimulator architecture
- Neurostimulator power
- Neurostimulator communications
- Conclusions
- Chapter 9.1. Commentary on Chapter 9: electronics
- Concluding remarks
- Chapter 10. Power use in neurostimulators
- Abstract
- Overview
- Introduction
- Power and energy storage requirements
- Batteries
- Therapeutic power requirements
- Methods of stimulation
- Other energy sources
- Performance limits of primary cell devices
- Conclusions
- Further reading
- Chapter 10.1. Commentary on Chapter 10: power use in neurostimulators
- Part IV: Placing neuromodulation in the human body
- Chapter 11. Surgical techniques
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Preoperative planning
- Awake or asleep?
- Lead insertion
- Generator implantation
- Conclusion
- Chapter 11.1. Commentary on Chapter 11: surgical techniques
- Chapter 12. Trials and their applicability
- Introduction
- Intrathecal infusion trials
- Pump selection
- Indications
- Patient selection
- Patient acceptance
- Needle placement for intrathecal pump placement introduction
- Preoperative preparation
- Anesthesia
- Procedure
- Spinal cord stimulation trials
- Operative technique
- Conclusion
- Selected readings
- Chapter 12.1. Commentary on Chapter 12: trials and their applicability
- Chapter 13A. Intraoperative physiology techniques to inform targeting
- Abstract
- Background
- Description of neuromonitoring protocol
- Interpretation of data
- Intraoperative neuromonitoring for dorsal root ganglion stimulation
- Uses of intraoperative neuromonitoring in determining physiologic differences in waveforms
- Conclusion
- Further reading
- Chapter 13A.1. Commentary on Chapter 13A: intraoperative physiology techniques to inform targeting
- Chapter 13. Limiting morbidity in neuromodulation
- Abstract
- Disclosures
- Introduction
- Preoperative considerations
- Intraoperative considerations
- Postoperative considerations
- Conclusion
- Chapter 13.1. Commentary on Chapter 13: limiting morbidity in neuromodulation
- Patient selection
- Infection/erosion
- Neurologic deficit
- CSF leak following intrathecal catheter placement
- Part V: Troubleshooting and repair
- Chapter 14. Intraoperative evaluation
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Principles of assessment
- Intraoperative testing
- Testing methodology
- Examples
- Conclusion
- Chapter 14.1. Commentary on Chapter 14: intraoperative evaluation
- Chapter 15A. Troubleshooting of neuromodulatory devices: case examples
- Abstract
- Conflicts of interest
- Introduction
- Loss of therapy
- Migration
- Problems at generator site
- Adverse stimulation effects
- Erosion
- Conclusion
- Chapter 15A.1. Commentary on Chapter 15A: troubleshooting of neuromodulatory devices: case examples
- Part VI: Postoperative management
- Chapter 15. Programming—DBS programming
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Overview
- Process
- Initial programming session
- Follow-up
- Maintenance
- Alternative programming methods
- Patient control
- Conclusion
- Further reading
- Chapter 15.1. Commentary on Chapter 15: programming—DBS programming
- Chapter 16. Programming—SCS
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Technical considerations
- Stimulation options
- Minimizing energy usage
- Patient response and preference
- Conclusion
- Chapter 16.1. Comments on Chapter 16: programming—SCS
- Part VII: The end user
- Chapter 17. Expectations and outcomes
- Abstract
- Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
- Epilepsy
- Conclusions
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 18. Paradigm shifts and the future of neuromodulation
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Paradigm shifts
- Past paradigm shifts in neuromodulation: chronic opioid therapy and spinal cord stimulation for intractable pain
- Past paradigm shifts in neuromodulation: spinal cord stimulation mechanism of action and SCS-induced paresthesias required for pain relief
- Anticipated paradigm shifts in neuromodulation: the future of neuromodulation
- Short term
- Longer term
- Paradigm shifts in neuromodulation
- Neuromodulation for nondisease states
- Neurostimulation: the way forward
- References
- Further reading
- Appendix
- NeuroPace
- Nevro Corporation
- LivaNova PLC
- Saluda medical
- Abbott laboratories
- Medtronic
- Nalu Medical
- Boston Scientific
- Index




