What is Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a therapeutic approach often used for chronic back and neck pain. Similar to radiofrequency ablations, SCS technology seeks to intercept the transmission of pain signals before they reach the brain, thereby reducing their perceived intensity. This approach is more invasive than radiofrequency ablation, though, as it utilizes an implantable device to deliver electrical signals to the spinal cord. These applied electrical signals modulate pain by interfering with nerve conduction.
This method is frequently indicated for patients who suffer from failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), or neuropathic pain for which most minimally invasive strategies have proven ineffective.