Spinal cord stimulator implants offer a breakthrough in non-surgical chronic pain management. This innovative approach significantly improves the quality of life for those suffering from persistent, debilitating pain.
Chronic pain affects millions of people, hindering daily activities and diminishing their quality of life. Spinal cord stimulator implants provide targeted relief by disrupting pain signals, empowering patients to regain control and embrace life fully again.
Spinal cord stimulator implants are advanced medical devices surgically placed beneath the skin, delivering electrical impulses directly to the spinal cord. These impulses interfere with pain signals traveling to the brain, reducing or completely alleviating chronic pain.
This approach is often sought after when conventional treatments like physical therapy, medication, or injections fail to provide adequate relief. Patients undergo a brief trial period to assess effectiveness before permanently implanting the device.
Spinal cord implants effectively manage pain associated with various conditions, such as chronic back pain, radiculopathy, and neuropathy. Benefits include:
Our specialists commonly recommend spinal cord stimulator implants for:
The procedure typically begins with a trial implant to determine the device’s effectiveness. A small incision is made, and temporary leads (electrodes) are placed near the spinal cord in the epidural space. After a successful spinal cord stimulation trial (usually lasting 3-5 days), a permanent device and a pulse generator are implanted under the skin in the buttock or abdomen. A remote is then used to control the device. Both procedures are minimally invasive and generally completed within a couple of hours, allowing you to go home the same day.
Recovery from spinal cord stimulator implant surgery is relatively quick, often lasting just a few weeks. Patients can typically resume normal activities within days but should avoid strenuous activities for 4-6 weeks. Mild discomfort around the incision is common but manageable. Complications are rare but may include infection, bleeding, or device malfunction, all of which are thoroughly discussed before the procedure.
You may be an ideal candidate for a spinal cord stimulator implant if:
Our specialists carefully evaluate each patient to ensure that spinal cord stimulator implants are safe and effective for their specific circumstances.
If chronic pain disrupts your life, Desert Spine and Sports Physicians can help restore your comfort and mobility through spinal cord stimulator implant therapy. Our board-certified physicians are committed to personalized, non-surgical care that empowers you to regain function.
We invite you to request an appointment at one of our six convenient locations today.
