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The Trial Period

Spinal Cord Stimulation
Non-Addictive Treatment
Implantation
Recovery
The trial period for SCS is very important. It allows the healthcare provider and the patient to confirm that he or she will respond to therapy. Performed on an out-patient basis, during the trial, electrode leads (wires) are temporarily placed into the spine through a needle without any cutting, but the generator — a device similar to a pacemaker that transmits the electric current — remains outside (to sit in a back pocket, for example).

​A patient is also given a remote control to manage their stimulation within prescribed ranges. A local anesthetic is injected in the skin prior to placing the needle to manage pain from the placement of the wires advanced into the spine. The trial usually lasts 4-7 days and during that time the patient will be asked to assess how they feel during different times of the day or doing certain activities.
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