Spinal Cord Stimulation

If you suffer from chronic pain that limits your life and your pain has persisted despite trying various treatments, none of which gave you lasting relief, you might be interested in spinal cord stimulation, a technology that can block pain signals and help you feel better.

What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation?

Spinal cord stimulation is a simple procedure that involves placing a small device in your spine that sends electrical impulses to prevent pain signals from reaching your brain. By doing so, It can reduce your pain, improve your function, and lower your need for painkillers.

Who Might Need a Spinal Cord Stimulator?

People with the following conditions who have tried other forms of pain management without success might be candidates for spinal cord stimulator in Dubai:

The Pros and Cons of Spinal Cord Stimulation

Like any other medical intervention, Spinal Cord Stimulation has advantages and disadvantages. Your pain management doctor cares about your well-being and will only recommend a stimulator for back pain if they believe it will benefit you more than harm you.

The benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulation

  • It can reduce pain intensity and improve function.
  • It can lower or eliminate the need for pain medications, which can have side effects.
  • It can improve mobility, activity level, sleep quality, and overall quality of life.
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The risks of Spinal Cord Stimulation

It involves surgical risks, such as bleeding, infection, or leaks, and It may cause device-related complications, such as leads migration, breakage, or failure.

The procedure: Before, During and After the Surgery

We can divide the procedure of implanting a spinal cord stimulator into three stages. Here are the main steps:

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Before the Surgery:

You will need to undergo a careful evaluation by our pain management doctor Dubai to determine if you are a good candidate for spinal cord stimulation. You might need to have a trial period with a temporary device to test its effectiveness and adjust the settings to your preferences. You will need to stop taking certain medications, such as blood thinners, before the surgery. You will need to fast for several hours before the surgery.
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During the Surgery:

You will get general anesthesia to make you comfortable. Our surgeon will insert a hollow needle into the epidural space of your spine and feed thin wires called leads through the needle. Each lead has small electrical contacts attached to it. The surgeon will wake you up briefly to test the lead placement and ensure it covers the painful areas. The surgeon will implant a generator under your skin, usually in your upper chest, upper buttocks or abdomen. The generator is connected to the leads and delivers the electrical impulses. The surgeon will close the incisions and bandage the wounds.
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After the Surgery:

After the surgery, you will be monitored in a recovery room for a few hours and then discharged home or to a hospital room. You will need to take antibiotics and pain medications as your doctor prescribes and avoid strenuous activities, such as bending, twisting, lifting, driving, or swimming, for several weeks.

What is the recovery time?

The recovery time after spinal cord stimulation surgery can vary from person to person, but it typically takes just a few days for most people. You will be able to use a remote control to turn your stimulator for back pain on and off and adjust the settings as needed. 

Spinal cord stimulation can improve your pain relief, function, and quality of life. Still, it also requires your commitment to follow the instructions and recommendations of your pain management doctor.

Consult Dr Martin Liner for Spinal Cord Stimulation in Dubai

Are you tired of living with chronic pain that does not improve with other treatments? If so, you should consult a qualified and experienced pain management doctor in Dubai.

Dr. Martin Liner is a distinguished neurosurgeon doctor in Dubai with years of extensive experience in spinal cord stimulation. He has helped many patients with chronic pain achieve lasting relief and improved life quality.

Don’t let chronic pain limit your life. Contact Dr. Martin Liner today and discover how spinal cord stimulation can help you!

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