Description
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a medical procedure used to manage chronic pain, especially when other treatments have been unsuccessful. It involves the implantation of a device that delivers electrical impulses to the spinal cord. The primary goal of SCS is to reduce pain and improve the patient's overall quality of life. Here's how the procedure typically works. SCS is often used to treat various chronic pain conditions, including failed back surgery syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), neuropathic pain, and some forms of intractable leg pain. It may also be considered for patients who are not suitable candidates for other pain management treatments or who wish to avoid or reduce the use of opioids and other pain medications.