Genicular Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Placement in an End Stage Renal Disease Patient with Thrombocytopenia

Friday, November 14, 2025

3:54 PM - 4:02 PM CT

Location: Griffin Hall - Screen 08

Introduction: Peripheral nerve stimulator (PNS) implantation may offer a long-term solution for end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients suffering with chronic pain who are not surgical candidates.1 ESRD is often associated with thrombocytopenia and platelet dysfunction, potentially increasing the risk for bleeding.2 In this case report, we describe the placement of a two lead genicular nerve PNS system in a 94 year-old man with thrombocytopenia secondary to ESRD.

Submitting Author(s)

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Amir Taree, MD

Resident Physician
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, New York, United States

Co-Author(s)

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Saagar Sheth, DO

Fellow
Mount Sinai Hospital, United States

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Benjamin Mirman, MD

Resident Physician
Mount Sinai Hospital, United States

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Michael Yakobi-shvili, MD

Resident Physician
Mount Sinai Hospital, United States

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Daniel Kanzer, MD

Assistant Professor
Mount Sinai Hospital, United States