Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) uses a small implanted device to deliver mild electrical pulses that modify pain signals before they reach the brain, an option for chronic pain that has not responded to other treatments.
What it treats
SCS can help chronic back and leg pain, including pain that persists after spine surgery, and certain nerve-pain conditions. It is typically considered after more conservative treatments have been tried.
What to expect
SCS is usually done in two stages: a short trial with temporary leads to see how much relief you get, followed, if the trial is successful, by placement of a small, discreet device. Both steps are minimally invasive and outpatient.
Safety & follow-up
Your physician will evaluate whether SCS is right for you and explain the trial, the device, and what daily life is like with it. We coordinate closely with your care team throughout.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Your physician will recommend what's right for you.
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