Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Situation 4a: Considering SCS (Before Surgery)

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  • Am I a candidate for SCS? (At this stage, before having any surgery?)
  • What effect can I expect from SCS? (Is the success rate around 50-70%?)
  • Why would SCS be better than surgery in my case?
  • How long after conservative treatment (6 months to 2 years?) should I consider SCS?
  • If SCS is not suitable for me, what is the reason?