Spinal Cord Stimulation and Intrathecal Drug Delivery System Therapy in a Pregnant Patient with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type II: A Case Report

Authors

Michael Glicksman
Anishinder Parkash, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Reading Hospital - Tower Health, West Reading, PAFollow
Suresh Srinivasan
Michael E. Farrell II
Gaurav Chauhan

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1-2024

Abstract

Background: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a difficult-to-treat chronic pain condition. When indicated, spinal cord stimulator (SCS) therapy can serve as a solution. Rarely, intrathecal drug delivery system (IDDS) can be used with SCS to enhance analgesia. Given women’s predisposition towards CRPS, there may be an increasing co-existence of pregnancy and CRPS. Case Report: A pregnant woman presented with right lower extremity pain due to CRPS type II. Here, we present the first case of a woman who continued SCS and IDDS therapies throughout pregnancy. She had an uncomplicated pregnancy, labor, and delivery. The baby achieved all developmental milestones at one year. Conclusion: Further research on the safety of SCS and IDDS during pregnancy is required to determine their effects on the mother and fetus. Until then, the decision to continue these therapies should be considered individually and with close collaboration among the patient, obstetrics, and pain management teams.

Publication Title

Pain Medicine Case Reports

Volume

8

Issue

3

First Page

81

Last Page

90

Recommended Citation

Glicksman, M., Parkash, A., Srinivasan, S., Farrell, M. E., & Chauhan, G. (2024). Spinal Cord Stimulation and Intrathecal Drug Delivery System Therapy in a Pregnant Patient with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type II: A Case Report. Pain Medicine Case Reports, 8 (3), 81-90. Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.towerhealth.org/gme_pmr_resident_program_read/5