Spinal Cord Stimulators: What They Are, How They Work, and When They’re Used
Utilization Management Insights
By Kathryn Kolonic, , DO, MPH, CPHQ
AllMed Vice President & Medical Director
In pain management spinal cord stimulation (SCS) isn’t new—the first stimulators hit the market decades ago. But with recent advancements, they’ve become among the trendiest of pain treatments.
The implantable technology sends user-controlled electrical impulses through the body, seemingly changing how the brain perceives pain. We say “seemingly” because it’s still a mystery—researchers don’t fully understand how these impulses work.
But they presumably do…
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