Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Changes Patients’ Lives

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After several patients open up about their experiences with a new, minimally invasive treatment, there may be a breakthrough in treatment for common conditions that many are coping with as they age, after injuries or after failed surgeries.

A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) is a minimally invasive, small surgery where electro-leads (cords) are threaded by needle into various areas along a patient’s spine to allow stimulated sensations/vibrations to be sent throughout the nerves in the area to reduce pain. The SCS is controlled by a remote device to help reduce and eliminate pain through different programs unique to the patient. This treatment option has now created new opportunities for many patients with common issues or conditions, and the results have been more than outstanding.

“When I came to pain management they told me about a pain stimulator. I tried it, and I got good results, so I went for the surgery and it is unbelievable. I am now weaning off of the meds and my pain is so much better...it’s immeasurable how much better I am. There are days when I don’t even have pain...which is unheard of” states Phyllis, PA Pain and Spine Patient, on SCS experience.

A treatment with a SCS may help for those coping with a previously failed back surgery, neuropathy or nerve pain in the back or legs, sciatica, and more. This treatment is typically used when other conventional methods, such as medication or injections, have failed in treating the corresponding condition.

Before the full procedure takes place, eligible patients have the opportunity to participate in a SCS trial where a non-surgical procedure takes place to replicate the sensations provided by the SCS to see if it reduces the patient’s pain. This is a 45-60 minute procedure done in an out-patient, regular office setting and the trial runs for 3-5 days to determine if the full procedure may help reduce or eliminate the patient's pain.

The technology behind SCS has been around for roughly 25 years and has continually improved over-time. It has become an increasingly effective way to help treat specific pain-related chronic conditions without the use of medications, and has brought immense relief to thousands of patients around the U.S.

To learn more about Phyllis’ experience with the SCS, visit the video page here.

To see what goes into an SCS trial, watch the video here.

For more information on SCS treatments and other treatment options, visit www.pennpain.com or call 215-395-8888 to make an appointment and learn what your options are.

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