Abstract
Objectives
The primary objective of this study was to determine the current rate of lead fracture
during temporary percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulator (PNS) lead removal at the
Mayo Clinic Rochester Division of Pain Medicine.
Materials and Methods
A retrospective review of electronic medical records was performed for patients implanted
with a temporary percutaneous PNS device between January 1, 2018, and December 31,
2020. Patients were included if they underwent temporary percutaneous PNS system implant,
with planned lead removal at 60 days. Data collection included date of implant, diagnosis,
peripheral nerve target(s), number of leads, and lead tip status at the time of removal
(intact vs fractured).
Results
Fifty patients underwent a total of 80 temporary percutaneous PNS leads placed during
the time frame analyzed. Of the 80 temporary percutaneous PNS leads implanted, there
were five lead fractures at the time of intentional lead removal.
Conclusions
This retrospective review of 50 patients with 80 temporary percutaneous PNS leads
implanted for chronic peripheral neuropathic pain resulted in a 6.25% rate of retained
lead fragment at the time of lead removal by the provider at the end of 60-day treatment.
This fracture and retention rate is consistent with previous published retrospective
data on PNS, which has shown a 3% to 21% lead fracture rate during intentional lead
removal.
Keywords
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Publication history
Published online: February 25, 2022
Accepted:
January 8,
2022
Received in revised form:
December 26,
2021
Received:
October 7,
2021
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Source(s) of financial support: The authors reported no funding sources.
Conflict of Interest: The authors reported no conflict of interest.
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