Analgesic and obstetric outcomes of spinal cord stimulation use in pregnancy

Friday, November 14, 2025

9:53 AM - 10:01 AM CT

Location: Griffin Hall

Introduction:

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a minimally invasive, surgical treatment for chronic pain refractory to other treatments. Childbearing aged women make up approximately 20% of patients implanted with SCS.¹ Lack of data on pregnancy and its outcomes and implications for obstetric care exist with most vendors recommending caution. Concerns regarding neuraxial anesthesia or analgesia are also present.² This retrospective study aims to understand the obstetric outcomes of five implanted patients who used SCS during pregnancy.

Submitting Author(s)

Victoria Bains, CNS (she/her/hers)

Research Coordinator
University Health Network- Toronto Western Hospital, Ontario, United States

Co-Author(s)

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Ehtesham Baig, MD

Anesthesia/Pain
University Health Network- Toronto Western Hospital, United States
Pranab Kumar, MD FRCA FFPMRCA FRCPC FIPP CIPS

Assistant Professor
University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Danielle Alvares, PHD

Research Coordinator
University Health Network- Toronto Western Hospital, United States
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Emma Robertson, RN

Registered Nurse
University Health Network- Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada