Chronic pain affects around 22% of the elderly population in India. This pain is persistent or recurring and can affect different parts of the body based on its cause or source. As per the World Health Organization, the pain that persists or recurs for over 3 months is considered to be chronic.
IPSC Hospital offers the best chronic pain treatment in Bangalore with spinal cord stimulators. As the best spine hospital in Bangalore, we offer top-quality spinal cord stimulators (SCS) with long durability and high efficacy. We have the top spine specialists in Bangalore on our team who have an extensive understanding of chronic pain and its causes and treatments. We believe in offering comprehensive and promising treatments to our patients at highly affordable prices.
Continue reading to learn more about getting spinal cord stimulators at IPSC Hospital for long-term pain relief.
Spinal cord stimulators (SCSs) are advanced devices designed to block the pain signals from reaching your brain, thus relieving you of chronic pain.
The nerve cells in your body transfer pain signals to your brain which causes the sensation of pain. These signals work in a similar way as electrical signals. Therefore SCS uses electrical signals to disrupt and inhibit these pain signals from reaching your brain.
A spinal cord stimulator consists of a pulse generator and one or more electrodes. The pulse generator creates electrical pulses while the electrodes channel these pulses into the target nerves. The pulse generator has a remote controller so you can control the frequency and intensity of the electrical signals depending on the intensity of pain you feel. The SCS can also be turned on and off as and when needed.
At IPSC Hospital, our spine doctors in Bangalore always ensure your eligibility and that you will benefit from the procedure before moving any further. Getting a spinal cord stimulator will help you if you have chronic, meaning persistent or recurring pain. This pain could be due to any of the following:
The installation of a spinal cord stimulator takes place in two stages. Our doctors perform the first step to ensure that your body will react positively to the treatment and the second step involves the final installation.
In the first step, our spine surgeons in Bangalore place the electrode near the target nerve and you have to wear the pulse generator externally. The doctors then observe your body’s response to the SCS over the next few weeks. If you feel pain relief, then you can get the final SCS implant.
During the installation, our surgeons place the electrodes similarly as in the first step. The pulse generator is inserted as an implant, usually right beneath your skin surface in the abdomen or the buttock.
The efficacy of the procedure depends on the type and quality of the implant. Some pulse generators are rechargeable while others are not. The former relieves your pain for as long as 25 years but in the case of non-rechargeable implants, you have to get them again once the effect wears off.
After the installation procedure, our doctors keep you under close observation before allowing you to return home. You may feel a little soreness and discomfort at the site of the implant and the electrodes but it does not persist. Some people feel instant pain relief after the procedure while in others the effect becomes obvious in a few hours or days.
An SCS offers several advantages over other alternative treatments for chronic pain including:
IPSC Hospital provides the best spine care in Bangalore. We have a team of highly qualified and proficient doctors with extensive knowledge of the network of nerves and the pain associated with them. They provide personalized attention to every candidate and ensure that you get the best available treatment that gives you the best results.
Our hospital is equipped with the latest technology to ensure your safety and comfort and the efficacy of all procedures. We offer the best quality treatments for pain management at highly economical prices.
Visit IPSC Hospital today to get a spinal cord stimulator at the best spine hospital in Bangalore.
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