Making Sure Spinal Cord Stimulation Is Right for You

One of the great benefits of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy is that you can try it before you have a system permanently placed in your body. A stimulation trial will enable your doctor to determine if SCS will work for you and what kind of system you would need.

During a trial the following will occur:

1. A short outpatient procedure in which you’ll have a lead (or leads) placed and connected to a portable external generator (power source).
   
2. A trial period—usually a matter of days—during which you’ll test the trial stimulation during your normal activities.

Why a Trial?

A stimulation trial is a good idea for these reasons:

• It allows you to try SCS to see if it will relieve your pain.
• An SCS trial helps you and your doctor decide which type of permanent system may be best for you.
• Many health insurance plans require an SCS trial in order to qualify the system as a covered benefit.

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