Spinal cord stimulation therapy masks pain signals before they reach the brain. A small device similar to a pacemaker delivers electrical pulses to the spinal cord. It helps people better manage their chronic pain and reduce their use of opioid medication. This may be an option if you suffer from chronic back, leg, or arm pain and have not been treated with other treatments.SCS is being used for chronic pain, back pain, low back pain. SCS Indications Are: Chronic leg (sciatica) or arm pain: Ongoing chronic pain caused by arthritis, spinal stenosis, or nerve damage. Diabetic Neuropathy: Diabetic condition that can cause burning or burning pain, usually in the legs or feet. Failed Back Surgery: One or more surgeries fail to relieve persistent arm or leg pain, but not a technical failure of the original procedure. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A progressive disease in which patients typically experience persistent, chronic burning pain in the foot or hand. Arachnoiditis: Painful inflammation and scarring of the protective membrane of the spinal nerves. Other: Root pain, peripheral vascular disease, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury.
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