A Complete Guide To
Spinal Cord Stimulation Treatment in Maryland
What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Spinal Cord Stimulation is a, non-opioid, FDA-approve therapy that helps patients find effective relief from chronic pain. SCS works by sending electrical impulses to an area near the spinal cord. These impulses disrupt chronic neuropathic pain signals and transform them into a soothing, pleasant sensation.
17x
more likely to experience pain relief
86%
treatment success after SCS therapy
5yrs
of meaningful pain relief
Spinal Cord Stimulation Treatment
SCS Treatment Overview
A Non-Opioid Treatment for Chronic Pain
We use Medtronic SCS Neurostimulators — a device similar to a pacemaker — that delivers stimulation impulses and is implanted under the skin. The impulses travel from the device to the spine over thin insulated wires called leads. The leads send mild electrical impulses to your spine. The stimulator works by interrupting pain signals between your spinal cord and your brain so that you can get back to doing the everyday things you love most.
Candidates For SCS
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) offers a non-opioid, FDA approved alternative for patients have not had not responded to traditional treatments like:
- Physical Therapy
- Injection Therapy
- Medicinal Management
- Spinal Surgery
Conditions SCS Treats
Conditions Treated
Spinal Cord Stimulation is an effective treatment option for the following chronic pain conditions:
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Post Laminectomy Syndrome
- Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
- Neuropathic Pain
- Radiculopathy
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Symptom Relief
SCS is a treatment option for those suffering from the following pain symptoms:
- Burning
- Throbbing
- Shooting
- Numbness
- Tingling
The Stimulator is customized to the individual patient’s pain pattern.
The Stimulator is customized to the individual patient’s pain pattern.
There are few side effects and is reversible.
Permanent implantation is minimally invasive, with a significantly less recovery time than major spinal surgery.
We partner with Medtronic with SCS devices that are designed with your comfort in mind. Their thin size may give you enhanced comfort and may remain undetected under clothing.
A 3-5 day trial period allowing the patient to test the device and decide if it provides significant improvement to their functionality, before committing to the permanent implant.
The ability to re-program as the patient’s pain pattern changes.
Allows for decreased opioid dependency, improve sleep, and enhances overall quality of living.
A representative is always available for questions and concerns, both during the trial period, as well as after the permanent implant.
Advantages of Spinal Cord Stimulation
Advantages Of SCS
New advances in the technology of Spinal Cord Stimulation have changed the way pain physicians are able to treat chronic nerve pain symptoms.
There are many advantages to Spinal Cord Stimulation to treat patients suffering from severe, chronic nerve pain. Use the button boxes to explore all the advantages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequent questions that we get about SCS therapy. If you don't see your question here then you can ask us directly using the link here.
Yes. Most insurance companies cover this treatment for post-laminectomy syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, diabetic painful neuropathy.
Yes. The goal for the stimulator trial is to assess pain relief and improvement to functionality. We are looking for 50% or greater improvement. If the trial was successful, then the permanent implant should be successful as well.
Yes these devices are now MRI compatible. We make sure that we choose the correct device for specific medical conditions that may need further imaging.
Devices with rechargeable batteries that are at the end of their service life will send an alert that a replacement is needed. The device will still work during this time, but it is time to contact your doctor get a replacement.
Yes, the stimulator can controlled by the patient using a programmer that acts as a remote control.
Yes, you can travel and move to another part of the country. We utilize international companies and have customer service reps throughout the country.
The devices have rechargeable battery as well as non rechargeable options.
The rechargeable battery has an external charger that the patient wears around their waist. And to charge the device.
Once a patient has been identified for an SCS trial, then next step is to obtain authorization from the insurance company. This authorization process may require a psychiatric evaluation, which we can facilitate.
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Your quality of life is greatly effected if you’re suffering from agonizing back pain, neck pain, throbbing headaches or facial pain. Fortunately you don’t have to live in chronic daily pain. We can help.