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Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
SCS otherwise known as spinal cord stimulation utilizes electrical impulses to alleviate persistent pain in the back, arms, and legs.
Allen Finney
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Young ladies behind the counter were nice and professional. Dr. Khan was and is awesome. You felt he really cared which I have not felt in the 2 years I've been injured. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the hard time I had finding it.
charles griffin
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Have been doing a wonderful job with help with my nerve pain, listen to me, and my request no to be put on pain killers but to help find the problem, always return calls so glad is was referred to them.
Stacey Mejia
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Awesome staff Dr. Kahn is a really good Doctor he listens and is a helping man!! I appreciate all of your guys work you do for your patients!! You even call to give reminder the day before your appointment! Again that's so awesome!!
Forrest Hammer
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NOTHING BUT THE BEST. ABLE TO WALK. ABLE TO PERFORM TASKS THAT I COULDN'T FOR A LONG TIME, LIKE DAILY WALKING, BENDING OVER, CARRYING GROCERIES AND ENJOYING A MOVIE AT THE CINEMA. THANK YOU DR. ASIM KAHN.
Jeanne Neathery
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Dr RYklin is amazing. He treats each patient as if you’re his only one. I’ve been seeing him for 7yrs due to a neck injury. He definitely finds what pain management meets your individual needs. The practitioners are amazing as well!!!!
Marty Klopper
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Pain Dr office. Staff is friendly and professional. Lots of paper work to be filled out. Office was clean and neat. Masks on Staff at all times and required for patients to enter. Will be going back for follow-up appointments.
What is a spinal cord stimulator implant?
It is commonly accepted that electrical pulses block pain signals from being accepted by the brain. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) patients include people who are afflicted with neuropathic pain and those who failed to respond to conservative treatments.
How is a spinal cord stimulator implant administered?
1. Trial Implantation
As the injection area is anesthetized, one or a number of insulated wire leads are slid inside an epidural needle or via a small cut into the area surrounding the spinal column otherwise known as the epidural space.
2. Find the Right Location
An electrode located at the end of the lead generates an electrical pulse that in turn triggers the nerves, which in turn blocks the pain signals. The patient is encouraged to provide feedback to assist the physician to identify the exact location as to where to position the stimulators to best stop the patient’s pain. The leads are attached to an external trial stimulator, which in return will be utilized for at least a week to find out if spinal cord simulation will be able to help the patient.
3. Determine Effectiveness
If the patient and the doctor diagnosed that the amount of pain relief is acceptable, the system may be permanently implanted. At the end of the trial implantation, the leads are removed.
4. Permanent Implantation
Under anesthesia or while sedated, permanent implantation can be administered by the doctor. The initial step would be for one or more permanent leads to be inserted via an epidural needle or through a small cut into a predetermined area in the epidural space.
5. Generator Implantation
An implantable pulse generator or IPG battery is planted under the skin and is most commonly placed in the abdomen or the buttocks. The leads then are connected to the IPG.
6. End of Procedure
With the use of an external wireless programmer, the implant’s electrical pulses are programmed. The program can be done by the patient to adjust the simulation level, turn the system on or off, and switch the implant between different programs. Nevertheless, patients may still experience some discomfort and swelling in the incision area for several days.
Learn more about Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant and how AZ Pain and Spine Institute uses it to treat conditions and alleviate pain.
Why choose AZ Pain and Spine Institute for your treatment?
We are a team of pain management doctors and specialists. Our physicians have double board certification in their chosen fields and have undergone additional fellowships in pain management. Our professionals have also received advanced medical training in minimally invasive spinal procedures and pain management, including Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant.