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In additional to spinal cord stimulation, we offer interventional procedures such as nerve blocks and steroid injections.Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Often referred to as a “pacemaker for pain”, an SCS system looks and works a lot like a pacemaker. An SCS system generates mild electrical pulses and sends them to your spinal cord via implanted leads that are attached to the generator, which is normally implanted just above the buttocks.
The electrical pulses, when received by the spinal cord, replace the feeling of pain with a tingling or massaging sensation, thus reducing or eliminating the patient’s pain. The patient is always in control. Patients can control the level of stimulation using any of the multiple custom programs that they set up with their physician. Patients can have a stimulation program for when they are working, standing, sitting, sleeping, etc., based on their levels of pain during these normal activities.
Patients generally undergo a trial with a system to determine whether or not it is right for them. These trials usually last one week and utilize an external power source. If the patient receives 50% or better reilef from their pain, then a “permanent” SCS system is recommended and usually implanted. The wonderful thing about a spinal cord stimulator is that not only can you “try it before you buy it” by undergoing a trial, it can also be permanently removed at a later date.
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Spinal cord stimulation may be a successful treatment option if you are suffering from chronic back pain. The therapy uses electrical impulses to block perception of pain. These links provide additional information regarding how spinal cord stimulation may succeed at reducing back pain if surgery fails.
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What is Spinal Cord Stimulation |
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Dr. Kowlowitz discusses the benefits and risks of spinal cord stimulation |
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Are you a good candidate for spinal cord stimulation? |
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