Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 39, Issue 5 , Pages 227-233 , September 2010

Spinal Cord Stimulation: The Types of Neurostimulation Devices Currently Being Used, and What Radiologists Need to Know When Evaluating Their Appearance on Imaging

  • Vivek Kalia, MS, BS, BA

      Affiliations

    • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Baltimore, MD
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Vivek Kalia, MS, BS, BA, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, 601 N. Caroline Street, JHOC 5165, Baltimore MD 21287
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  • Cary Bizzell, MD

      Affiliations

    • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Baltimore, MD
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  • Rick Obray, MD

      Affiliations

    • Mayo Clinic, Division of Pain Medicine, Rochester, MN
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  • Jon Obray, MD

      Affiliations

    • Mayo Clinic, Division of Pain Medicine, Rochester, MN
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  • Tim Lamer, MD

      Affiliations

    • Mayo Clinic, Division of Pain Medicine, Rochester, MN
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  • John A. Carrino, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Baltimore, MD

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doi: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2009.07.010

Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 39, Issue 5 , Pages 227-233 , September 2010

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