Spinal cord stimulation: indications and outcomes

Spinal Cord Stimulation: Indications and Selection

The selection of proper candidates for implantable spinal cord stimulation is a critical factor for producing acceptable outcomes for patients suffering from severe pain. A device in the proper location with the appropriate programming will not be helpful if the patient is a poor candidate for the therapy or if the disease process does not respond to the application of spinal cord stimulation. ...

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

Spinal Cord Stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis and Spinal Cord Injury

Since 1973, spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been reported to modulate abnormal motor functions such as spasticity, weakness, ataxia, athetosis, neurogenic bladder, dysarthria, dystonia and torticollis. As reported in 39 papers, improved neurological functions did occur in 45 to 64% of 1,008 patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal cord injury (SCI), cerebral palsy and other dystonic and ...