Patients with an implanted spinal cord stimulator SCS or dorsal root ganglion DRG stimulator undergoing surgical pr v2.1

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Overview

SCS systems comprise of one or more electrodes placed in the epidural space anywhere between the cervical spine and the sacrum. The site of the pain determines the actual position of the epidural leads. Usually a single programmable battery like a pacemaker is implanted in a pocket under the skin – this is known as an Implantable Pulse Generator IPG . The site of the IPG varies.  Tunnelled extension leads will connect the epidural leads to the IPG.

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Date Uploaded
06.05.2022
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06.05.2025
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