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What is spinal cord stimulation like?
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Electrifying!: Spinal cord stimulation performed for relief of chronic pain involves insertion of electrodes in the back part of the spinal canal. These are guided up to a level at which pain reduction occurs upon administration of a small electric current. Spinal cord stimulation is rarely done for other purposes in routine practice.
Answered 8/18/2020
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SCS: It replaces the pain with a gentle tingling feeling.
Answered 7/19/2013
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SCS: Spinal cord stimulation (scs) is a device that transmits mild electric currents to the spine to interrupt pain signals and replace the pain sensation with a mild tingling known as paraesthesia.
Answered 12/10/2013
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