Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

Key References

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: This website is operated by a spine surgeon who performs SCS procedures. This means there is a financial interest in SCS treatment. This page presents not only the potential benefits but also the limited eligibility, the risk of complications, and the possibility that SCS may not help. Your final treatment decision should be made with your doctor after considering all available options, including non-surgical approaches.

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  3. Hayek SM et al. "Neuromodulation therapy utilization." Pain Med. 2015;16(7):1455-1468.
  4. Kapural L et al. "Comparison of 10-kHz High-Frequency and Traditional Low-Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation." Anesthesiology. 2015;123(4):851-860.

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