@precisioncaremedical: What is a Spinal Cord Stimulator? Chronic pain can be a debilitating condition that impacts every aspect of ones life. When more conventional treatments like rest, physical therapy, medications and injections have failed, it can be hard to know where to turn. That's where spinal cord stimulation comes in. Spinal cord stimulation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses low voltage stimulation of the spinal nerves to block the feeling of pain. By interrupting pain signals, the procedure helps many people better manage their pain, improve functionality and potentially decrease the amount of pain medication they need. This procedure may be an option for those who have long-term (chronic) pain that has not responded to traditional treatments. A small battery-powered generator implanted in the body transmits an electrical current to your spinal cord, resulting in a pleasant "tingling sensation" instead of pain. This can allow many people to successfully return to a more active lifestyle. It's important to note that it can sometimes be difficult to predict if the procedure will be effective for a particular patient. That's why temporary electrodes are placed as a trial to determine if a permanent device will be effective to relieve pain. Typically, with successful trial stimulation, patients will have a 50 to 70% reduction in their pain. Spinal cord stimulation has been shown to be effective in treating conditions like failed back surgery syndrome, radiculopathy, complex regional pain syndrome, and diabetic neuropathy. #spinalcordstimulator #spinalcordstimulatortrial #scs #painmanagement #painmanagementphysician #painmedicine #nycdoctor

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