I saw this patient in my clinic in spring 2023 after I performed a trial of Abbott spinal cord stimulation with the leads (pictured below) placed while the patient received IV sedation. I love performing minimally-invasive procedures to help patients with their chronic pain. Even though I have placed many of these trial leads, his wife’s comment stuck with me since that day. In response to how the trial of spinal cord stimulation went she said: “I have my husband back for the first time in years”. It’s no small matter that chronic pain can interfere with relationships with those we love most, I’m glad I was able to offer my expertise to help this patient get better.