Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) therapy: A novel treatment for chronic compartmental syndrome pain

Introduction: Compartment syndrome, defined by escalated pressure within a muscle compartment, can result in ischemia, potential tissue necrosis, and nerve damage, predominantly impacting the lower extremities. While surgical fasciotomy remains the gold standard for management, a substantial subset of patients either do not respond adequately or develop chronic symptoms. The Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS), traditionally utilized for chronic pain syndromes such as post-laminectomy syndrome, neuropathic pain and complex regional pain syndrome, presents an innovative alternative.