Spinal Cord Stimulation

What is Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

Get a big picture overview of how this modern and minimally invasive technology can treat your painful neuropathic pain of the arms, legs, neck and low back.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a minimally invasive solution for chronic pain in the neck, arms, low back or legs. This technology is suitable for many different pain conditions common to many different patients.

Why we recommend this procedure?

It is a minimally invasive procedure.
It is a same day procedure.
You do a 'trial' or test procedure first.
Adjustable pain coverage can adapt over time.
The battery can last up to 10 years.
The implant is MRI compatible.
The procedure is fully reversible.
SCS can be used to treat neck & arm pain.
SCS can be used to treat low back and leg pain.

Who is a candidate for this procedure?

Patients that have not improved with prior surgery.
Patients that are not candidates for 'open' surgery.
Patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Patients with other painful neuropathies of the arms or legs
Patients with prior trauma and residual nerve pain

Schedule an appointment with one of our Board Certified Neurosurgeons to discuss Spinal Stimulation.

Candidates for Spinal Stimulation

Spinal stimulation can help with chronic neck and low back pain as well as pain in the arms or the legs. This includes diabetic peripheral neuropathy and other neuropathic conditions. This technology has helped thousands of people escape their chronic pain condition.

What is the process like?

Only Seaside Spine offers fully asleep SCS testing (trial) done under general anesthesia at our surgery center. Also, our neurosurgeons do the trial and the permanent implant - so no need to coordinate between multiple offices.

Step 1: Test trial to measure pain relief.

Step 2: Permanent Implant w/Paddle or w/Leads.

Why choose Seaside Spine?

Seaside Spine works with several different companies to provide you with a custom fit solution. This includes Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott and Nevro. Each company offers unique solutions for your pain condition.