Advanced neuromodulation therapy using mild electrical impulses to modify pain signals before they reach the brain. An effective long-term option for patients with chronic neuropathic pain who have not responded to other treatments.
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Before committing to a permanent device, patients undergo a trial period of five to seven days. Temporary leads are placed in the epidural space and connected to an external device worn on a belt. This allows you to experience the therapy and assess how much relief it provides.
Failed back surgery syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), diabetic neuropathy, or chronic limb pain not responding to other treatments.
You lie face-down and the area is numbed. Leads are inserted through a needle and guided to the target region of the spinal cord under fluoroscopy. The leads are secured to your skin and connected to an external generator. You remain awake to provide feedback on pain coverage.
During the trial week, you keep a pain diary. Activities are limited to protect the temporary leads. If you experience 50% or greater pain reduction, you are considered a strong candidate for a permanent implant.
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A permanent spinal cord stimulator consists of leads implanted in the epidural space and a small pulse generator implanted under the skin in the flank or buttock. Modern systems offer rechargeable batteries, wireless programming, and advanced waveforms such as high-frequency or burst stimulation.
Patients who achieved significant pain relief during their SCS trial with chronic neuropathic pain conditions.
This is an outpatient surgical procedure under light sedation. The leads are placed and anchored, and the implantable pulse generator is placed through a small incision. The entire procedure takes one to two hours.
Activity is restricted for four to six weeks to allow healing. You will receive a wireless programmer to adjust settings at home. Follow-up appointments allow fine-tuning of stimulation parameters to maximize your relief.