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Spinal Cord Stimulation

Chronic Back & Neck Pain Relief without Medication Reliance

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is an exciting treatment option for patients who suffer from chronic back pain. SCS is a minimally invasive surgery that offers an option for patients whose back or neck pain isn’t fully managed from other treatments, such as opioids or other medications. HF10 spinal cord stimulation, offered at SpineOne, improves on existing treatment options by remaining safe while driving, reducing side effects, and offering 24/7 relief.

 

This treatment is an effective alternative to opioid medication and traditional chronic pain therapies. SCS Therapy directs mild electrical pulses that modify or block nerve activity in a non-medicinal way to minimize the sensation of pain reaching the brain. This stimulation has similarities to a cardiac pacemaker, leading some to call the device a pacemaker for pain.

 

Spinal Cord Stimulation provides medication-free, ongoing pain management and control with a relatively minor, minimally-invasive surgical procedure. Instead of taking medication that affects the whole body and causes sleepiness, constipation, or other problems unrelated to the pain, the stimulator delivers pain relief only where it is needed. This therapy is also completely reversible. If you decide at any time to discontinue the therapy, the wires and generator can be removed without permanent damage to the spine.

HFX Spinal Cord Stimulation for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Advantages

HFX calms the nerves and interrupts the transmission of pain signals to the brain

77% average pain relief experienced by patients¹

Safe and effective for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

HFX for PDN is the only spinal cord stimulation system approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with a specific indication for PDN.  HFX is a comprehensive solution that includes a Senza spinal cord stimulation system and support services for the treatment of chronic pain. HFX for PDN means that a patient has been implanted with a Senza System and programmed to include a frequency of 10 kHz.

 

The Senza device is implanted during a quick and minimally invasive procedure, and then begins delivering mild pulses at a high frequency directly to the spinal cord to stop pain signals from reaching the brain. In a recent study, 92% of patients reported high satisfaction with the therapy.

 

“People with PDN know it to be a cruel addition to the chronic disease they must fight every day,” said SpineOne’s Dr. Hashim Khan. “HFX for PDN offers a new option to alleviate this agonizing and persistent sensation. There is no other therapy like this, and to offer it to people here in Denver is an absolute privilege. I believe this can make a real difference for my patients with PDN.”

To learn more about spinal cord stimulation for painful diabetic neuropathy, schedule a consultation with our providers today

Frequently Asked Questions about SCS

We often describe Spinal Cord Stimulation as being a “pacemaker for pain.” SCS therapy is an implanted device with leads running to the nerves in your spine. These leads deliver electrical impulses to the nerves that essentially disrupt pain signals before they can reach your brain. Spinal cord stimulation devices are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to target and treat chronic pain of the arms, legs and trunk, or pain resulting from failed back surgeries, chronic pain, or other spine injuries.

Patients we’ve treated with spinal cord stimulation have reported significant relief over 80% of the time. This treatment is very effective for treating certain types of chronic pain related to nerve and tissue damage, as well as failed back surgery syndrome and pain caused spinal disorders.

 

 

While complete pain relief is not guaranteed, a greater than 50% decrease in reported pain is commonly reported. Patients will undergo a trial procedure where a temporary SCS is placed for 5-10 days. The trial helps patients and our doctors learn how to use the system, develop a comfort with how it feels, and gauge what degree of pain relief it provides. The trial provides a prognostic guide for how much pain relief the SCS will provide long term.

Previous generations of spinal cord stimulators interrupted pain signals using a sensation called “paresthesia” which could be described as tingling or prickling. This sensation, while effective, could cause disruptions or discomfort in day-to-day life.


SpineOne uses a newer form of SCS therapy called HF-10, or high-frequency spinal cord stimulation. High frequency stimulation offers pain relief without a tingling sensation. HF10 can be left on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week because it calms the nerves without delivering disruptive or distracting sensations.

It’s a common misconception that the implant will be visible under your skin, or that you’ll be able to feel it. The module is small and implanted in such a way that you’d never notice it. The HF10 implants are small and oval shaped. Your doctor will position it in a comfortable, convenient, and unobtrusive location. The only way someone will know you have it is if you tell them.

Most newer models of spinal cord stimulators are now MRI compatible. Discuss your stimulator with the doctor requesting your MRI, including a detailed description of your devices, including the product number of the Implant, leads, and other implanted components. Prior to your MRI scan, make sure your stimulation is turned off. Your stimulator can resume normal function after your scan.

The results of SCS therapy vary from patient to patient. Using a spinal cord stimulator in no way means you can’t use pain medication if you require it, but it will likely mean you require it less (or not at all!). Some of our patients have reported that they’re no longer reliant on pain medication for their day to day lives. For others, success has meant reduction in medication requirements. On average, four out of five of our patients report that HF10 therapy has resulted in significant reduction in their pain medication use.

Choosing the right doctor for spinal cord stimulation is imperative. You want a doctor who has a proven track record of successful procedures, as well as an established expertise with chronic pain, spinal disorders, and various treatment methods. Doctors who are fellowship-trained in pain management are ideal for this procedure. These doctors are highly skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of pain due to their additional training exclusively within the field of pain management.