Spinal Cord Stimulator
SCS is used for various chronic pain conditions, including Complex regional pain syndrome, Painful diabetic neuropathy offering an effective alternative for those who have not found relief with other treatments. For more information or to discuss if SCS is right for you, please contact our office.
Effective Pain Relief: Reduces chronic pain by interfering with pain signals.
Reduced Medication Use: Less reliance on pain medications, decreasing side effects and dependency risks.
Adjustable and Reversible: The stimulation settings can be adjusted, and the device can be removed if necessary.
Improved Quality of Life: Helps patients return to normal activities and improves overall well-being.
Benefits
Assessment:
Patients undergo an evaluation to determine if SCS is appropriate for their condition.Trial Phase:
Temporary leads are placed near the spinal cord to test the effectiveness of the therapy.Permanent Implantation: If the trial is successful, a permanent device is implanted.
Stimulation: The device sends electrical impulses to the spinal cord, modulating pain signals.
How SCS Works
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a medical therapy used to manage chronic pain. It involves the implantation of a device that delivers electrical pulses to the spinal cord. These pulses interfere with pain signals before they reach the brain, helping to reduce pain perception.
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a medical therapy used to manage chronic pain. It involves the implantation of a device that delivers electrical pulses to the spinal cord. These pulses interfere with pain signals before they reach the brain, helping to reduce pain perception.
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Assessment:
Patients undergo an evaluation to determine if SCS is appropriate for their condition.
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Trial Phase:
Temporary leads are placed near the spinal cord to test the effectiveness of the therapy.
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Permanent Implantation: If the trial is successful, a permanent device is implanted.
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Stimulation: The device sends electrical impulses to the spinal cord, modulating pain signals.
Clinics
Surgery Center
1 Daniel Burnham Ct #400C
San Francisco, CA 94109,
(925) 239-7246 (PAIN)
Premier Surgery Center
2222 East St #200,
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 239-7246 (PAIN)
ASPEN Surgery Center
133 La Casa Via Suite 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 239-7246 (PAIN)