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case_images: X-ray image of the thoracic and lumbar spine. The degree of scoliosis and the presence of the linear electrode of the spinal neurostimulator at low thoracic level can be seen.
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case_images: Her surgical history included thoracic and lumbar surgery for scoliosis correction, followed by removal of hardware material because of failure, and the surgical implantation of a Boston Scientific spinal neurostimulator with linear electrodes at the low thoracic level (Figure 1) for postlaminectomy syndrome, which caused chronic pain and episodes of decreased strength in the lower limbs.
case_images: Image of the back in which the scar is seen on the spinous process in the thoracic and lumbar region, as well as the projection corresponding to the implant zone of the neurostimulator.
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case_images: Because of these interventions, the patient had a scar over the spinous process from the C7 to L5 process (Figure 2).