By Paul Kreis
ISBN-10: 0195393651
ISBN-13: 9780195393651
Spinal wire stimulators (SCS) are implantable scientific units used to regard persistent soreness of neurologic beginning, akin to sciatica, intractable again discomfort, and diabetic. The gadget generates an electrical pulse close to the spinal cord's dorsal floor, offering a parasthesia sensation that alters the conception of discomfort via the sufferer, and is usually utilized in conjunction with traditional clinical management.
Spinal wire stimulators (SCS) are implantable clinical units used to regard persistent ache of neurologic foundation, reminiscent of sciatica, intractable again ache, and diabetic. The gadget generates an electrical pulse close to the spinal cord's dorsal floor, supplying a parasthesia sensation that alters the conception of discomfort by means of the sufferer, and is usually utilized in conjunction with traditional clinical management.
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If stimulation decreases when you stand up, increase the stimulation by increasing the amplitude. • Stimulation may stop when you bend your neck forward or lean forward. Stimulation will resume when you assume a different position. If this occurs too quickly when you move, try increasing the amplitude slightly. • To smooth out the sensation, adjust the rate of stimulation until you feel comfortable. • Turn the neurostimulator off or the amplitude down when changing positions or making adjustments.
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