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Pain management doctor implanting a dorsal column stimulator for the wrist in 2009 i had a dorsal column stimulator installed for damage to my wrist (severe ligament shredded) after 2 failed fusions a total of 5 surgeries to stop the pain i was sent to a

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Dorsal : Dorsal column stimulators can be used for upper extremity problems.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

. : . Dorsal column stimulators are one way to reduce or control chronic extremity pain. You need to contact a pain medicine specialist in your area who is associated with a large or university practice to be assessed.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Ganglin blockade: Find a doctor familiar with sphenopalatine ganglion blockade which often helps where other methods of treatment, including surgery, have not been successful.

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