Spinal Cord Stimulation at Ramos Center

Are you suffering with chronic back or leg pain? If other conventional pain management has failed, consider Spinal Cord Stimulation. Ramos Center for Interventional & Functional Pain Medicine provides proven pain relief methods for patients. We have convenient locations to serve you. For more information, call us now.

What is a Spinal Cord Stimulator?

For those suffering with chronic back or leg pain, there is a new option to consider… Neuromodulation. Spinal Cord Stimulators (SCS) manage chronic pain without any sensation. It won’t cause any unexpected shock when bending, twisting or engaging in daily activities. This device can remain ON while driving or sleeping. The implant procedure is fairly quick, safe, minimally invasive, and will not require hospitalization.

SCS can be used in conjunction with current medications and provides the opportunity to trial the system prior to receiving a permanent implant. SCS’s are MRI safe and do not need recharging. If necessary, the system can be easily removed. We can use all current brands including Nevro®, Boston Scientific™ and St. Jude®.

Spinal Cord Stimulation involves a pacemaker-type device that is implanted in the body. The body delivers low-level electrical signals to the spinal cord or to specific nerves, which helps block pain signals from reaching the brain. The patient can adjust the on/off button and adjust the intensity of the electrical signals. Spinal cord stimulation therapy is often used when other treatments have failed, as with failed back surgery. It is also used in other types of refractory pain.

Am I a candidate for Spinal Cord Stimulators?

Your provider may recommend this procedure if you are experiencing chronic back or leg pain or suffering from multiple sclerosis.

Benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulator

• Proven to give patients relief from back & leg pain
• No uncomfortable tingling, buzzing or shocks
• More freedom
• Simple, more predictable, reversible procedure
• Compatible with current pain medications
• Provides long-term chronic pain relief

Conditions

• Low Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Thoracic Spine Pain
• Buttock Pain
• Leg Pain
• Ankle Pain
• Foot Pain
• Arm Pain
• Abdominal Pain
• Pelvic Pain
• Post-Shingles Pain
• Multiple Sclerosis

Diagnosis

• Peripheral Neuropathy
• Neuropathic Pain
• Radiculitis
• Persistent Post Spine Surgery Pain
• Persistent Post Abdominal Surgery Pain

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For those suffering with chronic back or leg pain, there is a new option to consider… Neuromodulation. Spinal Cord Stimulators (SCS) manage chronic pain without any sensation. It won’t cause any unexpected shock when bending, twisting or engaging in daily activities. This device can remain ON while driving or sleeping. The implant procedure is fairly quick, safe, minimally invasive, and will not require hospitalization.

SCS can be used in conjunction with current medications and provides the opportunity to trial the system prior to receiving a permanent implant. SCS’s are MRI safe and do not need recharging. If necessary, the system can be easily removed. We can use all current brands including Nevro®, Boston ScientificTM and St. Jude®.

Indications Due To:

• Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• Chronic Leg (Sciatica) or Arm Pain
• Causalgia/Peripheral Nerve Injury
• Arachnoiditis
• Stump Pain
• Refractory Angina
• Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Chronic Abdominal Pain

Benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulator

• Proven to give patients relief from back & leg pain
• No uncomfortable tingling, buzzing or shocks
• More freedom
• Simple, more predictable, reversible procedure
• Compatible with current pain medications
• Provides long-term chronic pain relief

Spinal Cord Stimulation involves a pacemaker-type device that is implanted in the body. The body delivers low-level electrical signals to the spinal cord or to specific nerves, which helps block pain signals from reaching the brain. The patient can adjust the on/off button and adjust the intensity of the electrical signals. Spinal cord stimulation therapy is often used when other treatments have failed, as with failed back surgery. It is also used in other types of refractory pain.