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Block Pain and Get Back to Your Life with Spinal Cord Stimulation

Block Pain and Get Back to Your Life with Spinal Cord Stimulation FDA In 1989 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved spinal cord stimulation (SCS) to relieve chronic pain from nerve damage. SCS is increasingly used to avoid futile back surgery. SCS is used to treat nerve pain or nerve damage that occurs due to accident, injury, or disease. You can try SCS therapy during a trial period that typically lasts 5 to 7 days and is reversible. At PMIR, 84% of patients experienced a significant reduction in pain from SCS therapy. What is spinal cord stimulation? 主 主 三 Spinal cord stimulation uses low-voltage, high-frequency stimulation of the spinal nerves to block pain. A small device, called the pulse generator, is implanted under the skin of the buttocks. An extension wire connects the pulse generator to the lead, which is implanted above the spinal cord. The lead contains electrodes that transmit an electrical current to the spinal cord. Research suggests that spinal cord stimulation is: Studies show: A safe, effective, and minimally invasive treatment option for chronic back and leg pain. SCS can improve your sleeping habits and most patients are able to reduce or stop taking pain medications. lead 24 SCS Therapy is covered by most insurance companies. extension wire SCS therapy blocks pain signals from reaching the brain. Superior to conservative medical management and reoperation when dealing with pain from failed back surgery syndrome. pulse generator Important: The content of this infographic, such as text and graphics are for informational purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for necessary consultations with a qualified health care professional to meet your individual needs. Always consult a medically trained professional with questions and concerns you have regarding your medical condition. 2017 PMIR Medical Center. All rights reserved. TM wwW.PAININJURYRELIEF.COM Designed by: Brought to you by: PMIR neuromodulation.com nevro.com meddeviceonline.com SOURCES: GHERGICH&Co. mayfieldclinic.com ncbi.nlm.nih.gov media.sjm.com Pain Management and Injury Relief

Block Pain and Get Back to Your Life with Spinal Cord Stimulation

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At Pain Management and Injury Relief, 84 percent of patients experienced a significant reduction in pain from Spinal Cord Stimulation therapy. Read on to discover more about SCS therapy and how it can...

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