Spinal Cord Stimulators: A Breakthrough in Chronic Pain Management
Chronic pain is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, often diminishing quality of life and making everyday activities challenging. Traditional treatments like medications, physical therapy, or surgery sometimes fail to provide lasting relief. In recent years, spinal cord stimulators (SCS) have emerged as a promising solution for individuals suffering from persistent pain, offering a new approach to pain management that is both effective and minimally invasive.
A spinal cord stimulator is a small, implantable device designed to deliver electrical pulses directly to the spinal cord. These pulses interfere with pain signals before they reach the brain, effectively reducing the sensation of pain. The device consists of three main components: a pulse generator, leads (thin wires), and a remote control. The leads are strategically placed near the spinal cord in the epidural space, and the generator is usually implanted under…