In some cases, medications, physical therapy, minimally invasive pain interventions and surgery, all are unable to reduce pain to a comfortable level. In such cases, a spinal cord stimulator is the best option for long-lasting pain relief.
A spinal cord stimulator is a device implanted into the patient’s epidural space that sends tiny electrical impulses to the patient's spinal cord to relieve pain. Spinal cord stimulators, mostly produce a slight tingling sensation, or paraesthesia, in the treatment area.
The spinal cord stimulator consists of a generator, or battery, and electrodes. The electrodes are tunnelled into the epidural space of patient’s spine, which is between spinal cord and vertebrae. The electrodes are connected to the generator, which allows them to produce the electrical impulses.
The stimulator is operated with a remote control that patients carry with them.The remote allows to turn on the impulses and control the intensity of the stimulation. Although spinal cord stimulators are implanted, they can be removed whenever required.
In patients having back pain that is not successfully relieved with other treatments, a spinal cord stimulator can help.
Chronic neck pain is another condition that leads to intractable pain and sometimes nerve problems in arms. If not relieved by other treatments, spinal cord stimulation is the best option for neck pain and arm pain.
It is a chronic condition that causes pain and swelling in a certain part of the body. It is difficult to treat, but spinal cord stimulation has the ability to reduce the pain.
Chronic persistent pain after one or more back or neck surgeries that fail to alleviate low back pain, leg pain, arm pain
Spinal cord stimulation is contraindicated in persons with: