What is Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation

A spinal cord stimulator is a small device implanted under your skin to help manage chronic neuropathic pain. During the procedure, thin electrodes are placed in the epidural space near your spine and connected to a battery placed under your skin. This system sends electric impulses to your spinal cord to help control pain signals. It’s used to treat chronic pain conditions such as nerve-related pain, complex regional pain syndrome, and failed back surgery syndrome. Benefits can include a significant reduction in pain, less need for pain medication, and an improved quality of life. Risks can include infection, bleeding, hardware malfunction, nerve damage, or increased pain. Most people return to normal activities within two to three weeks.

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