Product Knowledge
Spinal cord stimulators require two procedures to test and implant the device.
What are the trial and the implantation procedures?
List two (2) medical conditions that can be treated using a Spinal Cord Stimulator.
What is 1) Back pain, 2) Post-surgical pain, 3) Arachnoiditis, 4) Heart pain (angina), 5) Injuries to the spinal cord, 6)Nerve-related pain (such as severe diabetic neuropathy and cancer-related neuropathy from radiation, surgery or chemotherapy), 7) Peripheral vascular disease, 8) Complex regional pain syndrome, 9) Pain after an amputation, and 10) Visceral abdominal pain and perineal pain?
Spinal Cord Stimulators are normally implanted in this region of the body.
What is the lower back?
Spinal cord stimulation can produce the following benefits after implantation. (Name at least 1 of the 3 benefits).
What is 1) overall quality of life, 2) better sleep, and 3) a reduced need for pain medicines ?
Name two (2) medical specialties whose patients can be good candidates for Spinal Cord Stimulators.
What are 1)Neurosurgeons, 2) Spine Surgeons, 3) General Surgeons, 4) Interventional Radiologist, 5) Interventional Cardiologist, 6) Neurologist, and 7) Oncologists (e.g. Surgical, Radiation, and Interventional)
Spinal Cord Stimulators normally affect these parts of the body. (Name at least 1 of the 3 locations.)
What is 1) heart, 2) lower back and 3) lower extremities?