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Neurostimulation Therapy for Pain Relief

Added: October 18, 2007 | Time 01:56 | Views: 1,189

Neurostimulation therapy blocks pain signals traveling through the nervous system before they reach the brain by delivering electric pulses to the epidural space. Video from Medtronic, Inc. Visit www.medtronic.com

Topics: Medical Technology, Neurology, Pain

Tags: back pain, chronic pain, leg pain, medtronic, nervous system, neurostimulation

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mike_attisano says:29 weeks ago | Reply

I've had something similar done with my knee after ACL surgery - not an implant, but like electro-shocks. Implant seems pretty drastic....

thesundog says:31 weeks ago | Reply

I know a buddy who has tremendous difficulty with chronic pain, and the docs can't identify the source. Anybody know the extent of the pain blockage, and effectiveness of this system?

icyou says:31 weeks ago | Reply

I can only imagine the stress and pain this man endured. I am glad this procedure has helped him and many other patients with back problems.

jryan says:34 weeks ago | Reply

While I do not wish chronic pain on anyone, pain is saying that there is something wrong. If you just block the pain and not fix the problem, are you doing more damage as a result of continual use? It is a case by case call but shouldn't we strive to fix the problem?

chicagogal says:36 weeks ago | Reply

I love the animated video, it really helps show what is going on.

litlbit says:37 weeks ago | Reply

wish they could do something like this for Migrains!

Robbie says:37 weeks ago | Reply

I know a couple of guys who would like to hear about this proceedure. Do they have something that will block guilt?

Fit4Life says:37 weeks ago | Reply

I'm so glad this man got help. Chronic pain must be miserable. Even walking was difficult for him...does the electric pulse hurt at all?

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