If you suffer from chronic pain, you know how difficult it can be to manage on a daily basis. At Regency Pain, we offer a variety of treatment options to help alleviate pain and improve quality of life. One such treatment is the Spinal Cord Stimulator.
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Q: What is a Spinal Cord Stimulator?
The Spinal Cord Stimulator is a medical device that is implanted under the skin and sends electrical impulses to the spinal cord. These impulses interfere with pain signals, effectively reducing or eliminating pain in the affected area.
Q: Who is a good candidate for a Spinal Cord Stimulator?
Spinal Cord Stimulation may be a good option for those who have chronic pain that has not responded well to other treatments, such as medication or physical therapy. It may also be a good option for those who are not candidates for surgery or who wish to avoid surgery.
Q: How is a Spinal Cord Stimulator implanted?
The Spinal Cord Stimulator is implanted during a minimally invasive surgical procedure. The device is placed under the skin near the spinal cord, and the electrodes are placed on the spinal cord. The patient is awake during the procedure and may provide feedback to ensure proper placement of the electrodes.
Q: What are the benefits of a Spinal Cord Stimulator?
The benefits of a Spinal Cord Stimulator include reduced or eliminated pain, improved quality of life, and a decrease in the need for medication. It is also a reversible treatment, meaning it can be removed if necessary.
Q: Can a spinal cord stimulator help me get my life back?
The field of spinal cord stimulation has increased rapidly in recent years, and now an estimated 50,000 spinal cord stimulators are implanted each year. Studies have found that the average degree of pain relief with high-frequency spinal cord stimulation ranges from 54% to 87% and more than 60% of people reduce or eliminate opioid use after switching to spinal cord stimulation.