Sander Frankema

Dr. Sander Frankema is a Researcher at the Department of Anesthesiology, Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on pain management, neurology, and pharmacological interventions for spinal disorders. Key areas include neurostimulation paradigms, intrathecal drug delivery systems, and emergency treatments for conditions like complex regional pain syndrome and autonomic dysreflexia.

His work combines clinical studies with advanced imaging techniques, such as scintigraphy and single-photon emission computed tomography, to evaluate treatment efficacy and safety. Recent studies emphasize systematic reviews of spinal neurostimulation effects and feasibility analyses of community-based therapies.

Frankema collaborates with multidisciplinary teams at Erasmus MC, contributing to peer-reviewed journals in neurology and anesthesiology. His research bridges clinical practice and translational medicine, addressing unmet needs in chronic pain and spinal injury management.