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A spinal cord stimulator is a medical device that a healthcare provider can implant in your body to treat severe pain. These devices come in several types, and can be an alternative to other forms of treatment, such as opioids , which may become addictive.
For people who live with chronic pain from an injury or condition, neurostimulation may offer relief from chronic pain. A neurostimulation system works similarly to a pacemaker. The implantable pulse generator (IPG) is implanted in the body along with thin, insulated wires called leads.
An implantable neurostimulator is a surgically placed device about the size of a stopwatch. It delivers mild electrical signals to the epidural space near your spine through one or more thin wires, called leads. Neurostimulation provides pain relief by disrupting the pain signals traveling between the spinal cord and the brain.
If oral medications and other strategies have not sufficiently relieved neuropathic pain, and surgery has been ruled out, implantable pain management systems may be an option. Three therapies—spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and pain pumps—reduce pain without extensive surgery. Each therapy is provided on a trial basis ...
Traditional spinal cord stimulators replace the sensation of pain with light tingling, called paresthesia. For patients who find these paresthesiae uncomfortable, newer devices offer “sub-perception” stimulation that cannot be felt.
18 Απρ 2022 · A spinal cord stimulator is an implanted neuromodulation device used to treat chronic pain in a minimally invasive way. The stimulator delivers signals to specific nerves and pathways to counteract abnormal nerve activity in selected parts of the body.
