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Spinal cord stimulation device
3 months ago
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Dr. Mohammad Hossein Delshad
تهرانpain companions
Spinal cord stimulation device or spinal cord stimulator or spinal cord stimulator is one of the medical devices that help in the treatment of chronic pain... In fact, a wide range of pain types can be treated using this medical device.. How does spinal cord stimulation (SCS) help in the treatment of pain?
To know how this spinal cord stimulator works, we provide you with more information about it:
### Feeling pain
Normally, pain is actually a protective process....it tells you when you have been injured or something is happening in the body that is hurting you....it is also a symptom of many diseases.
But pain cannot always be considered a sign of the body's protection and ignored... Many conditions are accompanied by severe pain that does not go away and makes it difficult to perform many daily activities.
Over time, dealing with chronic pain can have serious consequences for you... Chronic pain causes changes in the brain and nervous system...
These changes make the pain more intense or cause the nervous system to send pain signals to different parts. In some cases, your nervous system may send pain signals intermittently or continuously.
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The nervous system forms a complex network throughout the body and creates two-way communication between the brain and different parts of the body.
The spinal cord stimulation device is used to stimulate certain nerve fibers in the spinal cord with the help of a mild electric current... in fact, this current prevents pain signals from reaching the brain.
Which people should do this treatment method?
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) relieves chronic and severe pain and is mostly used for failed back surgery syndrome....This therapy is used when other pain control methods are not effective.
The conditions that force a person to use this stimulant are very common in adults.. However, teenagers may have conditions that can be treated with a spinal cord stimulation device.
What problems does spinal cord stimulator (SCS) treat and control?
Chronic pain is caused by various reasons.. but some of them are more likely to occur.. Among the important causes of this condition, the following can be mentioned:
- back pain
- complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Persistence of back pain after laminectomy surgery or Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome (PSPS)
- Diabetes-related neuropathy (nerve damage)
- pain caused by nerve dysfunction (neuropathic pain)
Researchers are investigating whether they can treat the following problems with spinal cord stimulation devices:
- central pain syndrome
- Ischemic pain (due to low blood flow)
- chest pain
- spinal cord injury and other types of nerve damage
- Neuralgia after herpes (nerve pain caused by damage to shingles)
What process goes through before doing this treatment method?
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is not considered the first line of treatment... This method is used when other treatment methods such as drug injection and physical therapy are not effective.
If the doctor needs to use this treatment method, your condition will be thoroughly checked by doing tests and taking pictures to determine whether you have the right conditions to do it.
If this treatment is approved for you, they will explain how to prepare for surgery:
### Medications you take
Tell your doctor about any medications you take, including vitamins and supplements. You may be asked to change the use of certain medications, including blood thinners.
### Bathing
They will definitely give you instructions on how to bathe and prepare for the procedure, which may include banning the use of certain hygiene products.
### food prohibition
Since this surgical procedure is performed under general anesthesia, you should avoid solid foods for at least eight hours before the operation and liquids for at least two hours before the operation.
What is the process of doing this treatment?
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is performed for patients in two stages... Actually, the first stage is used as a test for patients... The experimental method is performed under sedation or local anesthesia and through the skin.
If the result of the first step is successful, the next step is done... In general, to place this stimulus, one or more wires are connected to the desired area.
The conductive part of the wire is placed in the epidural space... The attachment location can be different for each person... For most people, the best place to place this therapy device is on the back, behind the chest, or the lower part of the breastbone... For people with arm pain, this device is placed in the neck area.
After finishing this treatment method
After the procedure, you will likely be able to go home the same day or the next day... most people return home within a day or two after the device is implanted.
The doctor will tell you about the instructions to follow after the treatment... In most cases, the surgical wound should be cared for, kept clean, and the bandage should be changed in 7 to 10 days.
After 10 days to two weeks after the operation, you will have an appointment with the doctor.
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