Epidural Hematoma Leading to Paraplegia After Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation: A Case Report

Friday, November 14, 2025

10:01 AM - 10:09 AM CT

Location: Griffin Hall - Screen 05

Introduction:

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an established treatment for refractory chronic pain with a favorable safety profile. Rare complications such as postoperative epidural hematoma can cause catastrophic neurological injury, requiring urgent recognition and decompression. We report a case of delayed epidural hematoma following SCS implantation that resulted in acute paraplegia.

Presenting Author(s)

DG

Damilola Gbadebo, MD

Resident
Eastern Virginia Medical School, United States

Submitting Author(s)

KL

Karen Luna, MD

Resident Doctor
EVMS at Old dominion university, United States

Co-Author(s)

FS

Fatma Segmen, MD

Resident Doctor
Eastern Virginia Medical School, United States
MC

Mark Caramore, MD

Attending
EVMS at Old dominion university, United States