Smaller thoracic canal diameters are associated with thoracic radiculopathy and abdominal pain after spinal cord stimulator paddle lead placement

A smaller thoracic canal diameter is associated with postoperative thoracic radiculopathy and abdominal pain. We believe that surgical planning to create adequate space for SCS leads is critical in preventing postoperative neurologic complaints of deficit, thoracic radiculopathy, and abdominal pain.