KevinMD September 26, 2023
I recently had an incident involving a long-time patient. This particular encounter proved to be challenging. The patient had chronic pain for years and had already exhausted all conventional treatment options. Ironically, he was otherwise healthy and fit. His recalcitrant condition made him a prime candidate to be treated with a spinal sord stimulator (SCS).
An SCS is an implantable device with two electrode leads connected to a battery-powered pulse generator. The electrodes are inserted into the epidural space and positioned alongside the ascending pain fibers at the level of the nerve causing symptoms. The generator sends pulses to stimulate the nerve and block pain signals from reaching the brain. SCSs are ideal for treating neuropathic pain, Complex regional pain...
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