Epidural hematoma following implantation of a permanent spinal cord stimulator paddle.

TO THE EDITOR: Neurologic injury is the most feared complication of spinal cord stimulator implantation. Unfortunately, this topic has received little attention in the literature, making it difficult to assess the causes and possible strategies to avoid these injuries. This is a report of a case of incomplete spinal cord injury and epidural hematoma that developed in a patient 36 hours after implantation. It is hoped that the lessons learned in this case will help others avoid or promptly recognize and treat this dreaded complication.