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Components of a Spinal Cord Stimulation System

Neurostimulators and Dorsal Column Stimulators

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Updated November 11, 2009

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Spinal cord stimulators have several components. If you are considering neurostimulation to control chronic back pain, check out the components in this gallery of images (and click on each to get a larger image and background information). Neurostimulators are also called dorsal column stimulators.
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How spinal cord stimulation works to mask chronic back pain.How Neurostimulation WorksA neurostimulation-or spinal cord stimulation system-consists of a spinal cord stimulator, leads.Neurostimulation SystemsRechargable Implantable Pulse Generator from Boston ScientificThe Spinal Cord Stimulator DeviceThe spinal cord stimulator is the basic unit of a neurostimulation system. This is an IPG device.The Spinal Cord Stimulator Device - Continued
Leads are wires that go from the neurostimulator to the spinal cords.Leads and Electrodes on NeurostimulatorsA remote control for the spinal cord stimulator may help you control how much pain relief you get. Remote Control Device for a Spinal Cord Stimulation SystemRechargable IPG spinal cord stimulators need to be recharged from time to time.Battery Charger for Spinal Cord StimulatorsThe nice thing about a late model IPG neurostimulator is its small size.Features of an IPG Neurostimulator
Size of an IPG Neurostimulation Device as Compared to a Silver DollarSize Specs of NeurostimulatorsOlder models of neurostimulators are comparable to the new spinal cord stimulators in some ways.Older IPG NeurostimulatorsThere are less bells and whistles in older, non-IPG model neurostimulators.Older Non-Rechargeable IPG NeurostimulatorsThe non-rechargable non-IPG might be an option if you can't deal with regular recharges.Non-IPG Neurostimulator
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