Introduction: We report a retrospective case study of combined treatment of cancer‐related pain and chronic low back and lower extremity pain related to postlaminectomy syndrome (PLS) with one spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system.
Methods: The patient underwent an uneventful SCS trial with percutaneous placement of two temporary eight‐electrode leads (Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, MN) placed at the level of T8‐T9‐T10 and T5‐T6‐T7.
Results: After successful trial, he was implanted with permanent leads and generator, reporting sustained pain relief at 12‐month follow‐up visit.
Discussion: SCS is a trialable, reversible, and interactive therapy permitting patients to control the level of stimulation they feel based on their degree of pain.
Conclusion: SCS provides an effective, alternative treatment for select patients with cancer‐related chest wall pain and pain related to PLS who have failed conservative treatment.