Spinal Stimulator Surgery. The stimulator can be removed if a patient isn t seeing positive results from spinal cord stimulation the stimulator can be removed without complication. What you need to know spinal cord stimulation is used most often after nonsurgical pain treatment options have failed to provide sufficient relief.
A spinal cord stimulator is not the ideal solution for every patient. The stimulator can be removed if a patient isn t seeing positive results from spinal cord stimulation the stimulator can be removed without complication. The device goes under your skin with the stimulator near your buttocks and an electrical lead near your spinal cord that disrupts pain signals before they have a chance to reach your brain and replaces them with different and more pleasing sensations.
What you need to know spinal cord stimulation is used most often after nonsurgical pain treatment options have failed to provide sufficient relief.
During this trial we place a stimulator catheter or lead in the area of pain. A spinal cord stimulator is not the ideal solution for every patient. That s why prior to implanting the device we perform an outpatient surgical trial procedure. For patients with chronic pain spinal cord stimulation surgery offers a new method of pain relief that is much better for their long term health.
