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Patient Selection: Determining Candidates for SCS Therapy

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
  • Brachial plexopathy
  • Phantom limb pain
  • Intercostal neuralgia
  • Postherpetic neuralgia
  • Other conditions associated with nerve pain

Bringing a Pain Specialist onto the Pain Management team may provide successful long-term treatment options for these severe and complex chronic pain conditions. A physician can administer a trial to assess whether your patient may benefit from the SCS pain therapy.

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Consult a Pain Specialist in your area to assess your patient's needs.
 
Learn more about Race Against Pain Campaign, an initiative to help chronic pain patients find solutions by going to pain specialists.