Neuromodulation in Practice: Procedural Insights from the Cadaver Lab-Implantable Pulse Generator Pocket Creation

Implantable Pulse Generator Pocket Creation

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Dr. Rani Abdaal explains the implantation of an Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) for pain management, emphasizing patient-specific factors like BMI, IPG size, rechargeable status, hand dominance, sleeping position, and belt placement. The procedure involves careful incision placement above or below the belt line, blunt dissection to create a pocket avoiding injury, and ensuring good hemostasis before inserting the IPG. Proper tunneling of leads and secure anchoring of the IPG with non-dissolvable sutures are crucial. The IPG is positioned to protect leads and ensure charging. Skin closure varies by patient anatomy, completing the implantation with layered suturing and wound sealant.

Keywords

Implantable Pulse Generator

pain management

IPG implantation procedure

patient-specific factors

surgical technique