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Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS):

This is a procedure where in a device (spinal cord stimulator) is used to exert pulsed electrical signals to the�spinal cord�to control pain. This is commonly used for the treatment of�failed back surgery syndrome,�complex regional pain syndrome�and refractory pain due to ischemia. This can be an effective alternative or adjunct treatment to other therapies that have failed to manage pain on their own.

Indications:

It is a Medtronic implantable neurostimulation system is indicated for spinal cord stimulation for chronic, intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs-including unilateral or bilateral pain for below:

  • Multiple back operations
  • Epidural fibrosis
  • Peripheral causalgia
  • Unsuccessful disk surgery
  • Postlaminectomy pain

Treatment and Diagnosis:

The procedure involves the delivery of mild electrical signals into the epidural space.

When SCS is used selected chronic pain patients, neurostimulation may:

  • Activity levels Increase.
  • There is a improvement in pain relief
  • Narcotic medications usage reduces
  • Reduces surgery procedures, cost of healthcare
  • Improved quality of life
  • This is a non-destructive treatment compared with surgery
  • Physician has control over patient

Risks:

There is risk similar to any surgery treatment like:

  • Spinal Fluid Leakage
  • Paralysis
  • Infection
  • Bleeding
  • Allergic Reaction
  • Paralysis

Benefits:

  • � In this procedure you get to decide when you need the procedure
  • � As the system is portable it would not affect your daily routine
  • � Travelling will not affect you as it would be with you, however sitting for a long time may affect
  • � Your extracurricular activities will not be affected like walking, swimming, and gardening

Preautions:

  • � You should not be driving or using heavy equipment; however you can be a passenger
  • � Spinal cord stimulators may set off metal detectors(surveillance areas)you need to carry a identification certificate that states you have spinal cord stimulation system
  • � When travelling by air the airline in charge may want you to turn off the stimulator while landing and take off
  • � The stimulator magnet may erase or cause damage to magnetic strips

Note:�This can decrease your pain by 50-70% and there is guarantee that spinal cord stimulation will alleviate all of your discomfort.



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