Abstract
BACKGROUND: Spinal cord stimulation and neuromodulation has led to a vastly increased quality of life in patients since its introduction. Despite this, there remains a variety of potential complications to be aware of. CASE REPORT: The following case presents a patient with postlaminectomy syndrome who developed a right-sided Bell’s palsy following a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) trial. He presented to the emergency department with right-sided facial weakness and right ear pain, reporting that the symptoms began a few hours after he returned home from the SCS trial. After an unremarkable neurologic workup, his presentation was found to be most consistent with Bell’s palsy. He received appropriate treatment and achieved full resolution of his symptoms at the 2-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Peripheral facial nerve palsy can result from a variety of etiologies. Special care is required to eliminate secondary causes before establishing an idiopathic source. Strict infection control remains a significant protective factor against SCS complications. KEY WORDS: Spinal cord stimulator, Bell’s palsy, peripheral nerve palsy, low back pain, postlaminectomy syndrome
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
