Because neuropathic pain manifests itself along with various other symptoms, it may be very difficult to address. A medical history, conservative treatment, and patient monitoring may aid in assessing acute needs; however, it may not be enough to deliver comprehensive pain management along with the current treatment plans. As a result, effective pain therapy may not be delivered quickly enough to enhance physical and emotional health.

SCS therapy may be appropriate for pain associated with the following conditions:

• Neuropathic pain in the extremities and/or trunk following spine surgery
• Complex regional pain syndrome (Causalgia/RSD)
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Neuralgia secondary to peripheral vascular disease
• Brachial plexopathy
• Phantom limb pain
• Intercostal neuralgia
• Postherpetic neuralgia
• Other conditions associated with nerve pain

Recruiting a Pain Specialist onto the Pain Management team may provide successful long-term treatment options for these severe and complex chronic pain conditions. An Interventional Pain Specialist can administer a minimally invasive and non-destructive trial to assess whether your patient may benefit from the SCS pain therapy.