spinal cord stimulator? ........stim? NM
Posted By: wild guess though - sorry.... on 2008-03-28
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spinal cord stimulator help please
Subject: spinal cord stimulator help please
The addition of the S/L nash or natch from the spinal cord stimulator electrode could cause an increase in the degree of spinal stenosis and a neurologic complication because of the stenosis secondary to the herniation.
I have not heard this one before  Thanks!
s/l Exclaim ANS lead of spinal cord stimulator
Subject: s/l Exclaim ANS lead of spinal cord stimulator
Anyone know what "Exclaim" is or how it is spelled?
Patient with failed back syndrome having an s/l Octek spinal cord stimulator.
Subject: Patient with failed back syndrome having an s/l Octek spinal cord stimulator.
I can't document anywhere. It is one of those days!!!!
spinal cord compression at multiple levels and signal changes within the cord indicative of a -sm
Subject: spinal cord compression at multiple levels and signal changes within the cord indicative of a -sm
glioscar especially opposite the osteophyte at C6-7.
spinal cord
Subject: spinal cord
Is is possible he/she is trying to convey...the "conus" (conus medullaris) of the spinal cord(?)
Reference is commonly given that the spinal cord terminates at L1-L2 and that the spinal cord tapers caudally to become the conus medullaris.
Spinal cord stimulation help
Subject: Spinal cord stimulation help
It sounds like she is saying insertion of "specify lead" and extension, but I can't find specify lead anywhere. Is this right?
spinal cord compression?
Subject: spinal cord compression?
s/o selem terminalis spinal cord. TIA
Subject: s/o selem terminalis spinal cord. TIA
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s/o selem terminalis spinal cord
Subject: s/o selem terminalis spinal cord
Not my specialty, but from Stedman's Orthopaedic & Rehab Words, what about ossiculum terminale ?
s/l ASIA A spinal cord injury.
Subject: s/l ASIA A spinal cord injury.
Could it be Matrix spinal cord stimulation system (nm)
Subject: Could it be Matrix spinal cord stimulation system (nm)
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Cauda equina is the normal termination of the spinal cord
Subject: Cauda equina is the normal termination of the spinal cord
The network of nerves resembles a horse's tail, thus "cauda equina". Everybody has one. So I guess that means everybody has a horse's rear end, huh? 
Maybe syrinx? formation of a fluid-filled area within the spinal cord. nm
Subject: Maybe syrinx? formation of a fluid-filled area within the spinal cord. nm
nm
s/l "gluco cord" or "cluco cord" sm
Subject: s/l "gluco cord" or "cluco cord" sm
The guy has quadriplegia and a bunch of spinal diagnoses. Thanks!
"Spine: Midline without spinal "peers" or spinal
Subject: "Spine: Midline without spinal "peers" or spinal
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e-stim..
Subject: e-stim..
The patient had spinal manipulation and E-stim on her back. is it e-stim or e-stem? just want to make sure. Thanks
e-stim
Subject: e-stim
dd
It is E-Stim.
Subject: It is E-Stim.
FYI it is cord for vocal cord :)
Subject: FYI it is cord for vocal cord :)
possibly "E-stim" - sm
Subject: possibly "E-stim" - sm
could be "E-stim" -- for electrical stimulation or esophageal stimulation to aid in swallowing.
Think you want E-stim for electrical stimulation. nm
Subject: Think you want E-stim for electrical stimulation. nm
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I think you're looking for "e-stim" (electrical stimulation) nm
Subject: I think you're looking for "e-stim" (electrical stimulation) nm
nevermind.. was "combo" ultrasound and electric stim
Subject: nevermind.. was "combo" ultrasound and electric stim
stimulator? nm
Subject: stimulator? nm
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s/l bironess stimulator on leg
Subject: s/l bironess stimulator on leg
Patient has MS and foot drop.
? Octad (Medtronic) stimulator
Subject: ? Octad (Medtronic) stimulator
an octapolar lead with 8 electrodes at distal end
Ojemann Cortical Stimulator nm
Subject: Ojemann Cortical Stimulator nm
nm
Ojemann Cortical Stimulator . sm
Subject: Ojemann Cortical Stimulator . sm
-----Go to medcompare.com. Click on neurlogical and do a search for stimulators. When you see the list of types click on neuromuscular and cortical stimulators. nm
Does anyone know the expansion for EBI (as in EBI bone stimulator) ? mn
Subject: Does anyone know the expansion for EBI (as in EBI bone stimulator) ? mn
vAGAL NERVE STIMULATOR
Subject: vAGAL NERVE STIMULATOR
It might be lead impedance test
Ogemon stimulator for brain surgery
Subject: Ogemon stimulator for brain surgery
Anybody know this one?
Sentence: The plan for surgery was to do a volumetric computer-assisted left craniotomy with stereotaxy and we were planning to stimulate the motor cortex intraoperatively; therefore we had the s/l ogemon stimulator available as well as iced saline in order to control any epilleptic activity.
There is also InterStim which is a nerve stimulator device. nm
Subject: There is also InterStim which is a nerve stimulator device. nm
TENS - transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator
Subject: TENS - transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator
s/l cord-i-se
Subject: s/l cord-i-se
it is cortice
cord compression
Subject: cord compression
I know "cords" are found in hernias.
I believe it is cord, not core
Subject: I believe it is cord, not core
nm
cord sign
Subject: cord sign
I found reference to a "cord sign" in my Stedman's Radiology and Oncology word book. I don't have a definition, but from Google hits it looks like it would fit your context.
nuchal cord
Subject: nuchal cord
s/l ' choatle cord'
Subject: s/l ' choatle cord'
This is a labor and delivery report.
? nuchal cord ? (nm)
Subject: ? nuchal cord ? (nm)
Bandolier umbilical cord
Subject: Bandolier umbilical cord
In the dictation of a repeat C-section, the doc says a s/l bandolier umbilcal cord was encountered and reduced. I can't document this term. Does anyone have any ideas?
s/l left truvocal cord
Subject: s/l left truvocal cord
true vocal cord(s)...................sm
Subject: true vocal cord(s)...................sm
I'm teaching more manners - hoping you say THANK you to all who help you on this board.......
Vocal cord nodules
Subject: Vocal cord nodules
The doctor says that the patient has vocal cord nodules secondary to vocal "apuse". I am sure this should be "abuse" but the doctor is very easy to understand, and I know I hear a "P" sound. Is there such a thing?
Cord blood test
Subject: Cord blood test
This is an LGA newborn infant and Dr. says, "(s/l BAP) done on cord blood was positive." Is this correct and if so, what is it? I am having difficulty it.
TIA
Diagnosis of spastic S/L: CORD-O-POR-EE-SIS
Subject: Diagnosis of spastic S/L: CORD-O-POR-EE-SIS
On examination of his musculoskeletal system, he has spastic CORD-O-POR-EE-SIS, more weakness in lower extremities than upper extremities.
Thanks!
s/l "corporal cord". Cannot document. sm.
Subject: s/l "corporal cord". Cannot document. sm.
Umbilical cord wrapped around infant's leg on delivery. S/L corporal cord. Cannot document.
Any help would be appreciated.
Wouldn't be nuchal cord
Subject: Wouldn't be nuchal cord
since that would mean it was wrapped around the neck, and in this case it was wrapped around a leg.
Cold cord prolapse?
Subject: Cold cord prolapse?
Thought that too, but sounds pretty clear.... Thanks. I'm waiting to hear from QA if they've heard it before. :)
Occult cord prolapse
Subject: Occult cord prolapse
I've heard the term occult cord prolapse. I believe that's it.
sorry, true vocal cord
Subject: sorry, true vocal cord
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