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What are indications for spinal stimulation implant? i have cervical spondyl. and torn lumbar disc w/ degenerative disc disease. tens unit helps.
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If surgery ,physical: thearpy , oral pain medications , epidural injections fails to give you a relief the next step would be spinal stimulation implant.
Answered 4/13/2017
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