What is Spinal Cord Stimulator?
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TYPES:Generic: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
A spinal cord stimulator (SCS), also known as a dorsal column stimulator, is a device surgically placed under your skin to send a mild electric current to your spinal cord.
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How do members experience Spinal Cord Stimulator?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 38 | 23 | |
| Complex regional pain syndrome type I | 21 | 9 | |
| Complex regional pain syndrome type II | 13 | 9 | |
| Back pain | 7 | 4 | |
| Failed back syndrome | 5 | 5 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain in lower back | 3 | |
| Muscle spasms | 2 | |
| Confusion | 1 | |
| Difficulty speaking (dysarthria) | 1 | |
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Irritability | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 14 | |
| None | 24 |
Member evaluations
Cotagirl
evaluated on May 05, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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arachnoiditis555
evaluated on Mar 04, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Slight
- Side effects: None
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