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Where is the neurostimulation device implanted?

By Anne Asher, About.com

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Question: Where is the neurostimulation device implanted?

Answer: The neurostimulation device is implanted under the skin near the spinal cord or peripheral nerve. This is so that leads can be placed close enough to be able to interrupt pain signals.


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ANS Medical Website retrieved from: http://www.ans-medical.com/patient/index.cfm July 1, 2005

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