Spinal Cord Stimulator

Chronic Back Pain Treament

Spinal cord stimulation occurs by placing leads within the spine, allowing electrical impulses to be delivered to the spinal cord. This stimulation interupts the pain signal to the brain, leading to improvements in a chronic pain. A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) can be used treat both neck/arm pain and low back/leg pain.

The Procedure

Placing a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) involves two procedures: an initial 7-day trial and then a permanent implant.

Trial Implant:

Lead placement

two leads are placed within the spine using image guidance.

External Generator

the two leads exit the skin and are attached to an external pulse generator.

Device Programming

The device is programmed to deliver the desired electrical impulse.

Lead Removal

two leads are removed in office 7-days later.

Permanent Implant:

Lead placement

two leads are placed within the spine using image guidance.

Lead Tunnel

the leads are kept under the skin and directed toward a created pocket under the skin.

Internal Generator

a small, implantable pulse generator is placed within the pocket and the leads are connected.

Wound Closure

Surgical cite closed by the physician.

Device Programming

The device is programmed to deliver the desired electrical impulse.

Key Benefits

Patient Qualifications

Chronic neck, arm, low back or leg pain/burning.
Must have history of failed spine surgery, diagnosis of chronic regional pain syndrome, or diagnosis of painful diabetic neuropathy.
Patients must pass psycholoigcal evaluation.
Patients must have >50% pain relief from the trial to qualify for permanent implant.

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