Why may I need SCS for chronic pain?
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Healthwise answered:This treatment may be done for people with severe, chronic pain who have:
- Failed back surgery syndrome.
- Severe nerve-related pain or numbness.
- Chronic pain syndromes, such as complex regional pain syndrome.
Spinal cord stimulation is typically considered investigational for various other conditions, including multiple sclerosis, paraplegia and intractable angina.
This treatment may be done for people with severe, chronic pain who have: Failed back surgery syndrome. Severe nerve-related pain or numbness. Chronic pain syndromes, such as complex regional pain syndrome. Spinal cord stimulation is... More
