Candidate for a Spinal Cord Stimulator

Who Is a Candidate for a Spinal Cord Stimulator? | El Paso

Find Out If Spinal Cord Stimulation Is Right for You

If you are living with ongoing back or nerve pain, you may be wondering:

Am I a candidate for a spinal cord stimulator?

At Medway Pain Center in El Paso, TX, we help patients understand if this advanced treatment is the right fit for their condition.

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What Is a Spinal Cord Stimulator?

A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) is a small device placed near the spine that helps reduce pain by changing how pain signals reach the brain.

It is often used when other treatments have not provided enough relief.

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Spinal Cord Stimulator?

Chronic Conditions

Failed back surgery syndrome (post-laminectomy syndrome) and Chronic back or leg pain.

Nerve Related

Nerve-related pain (neuropathic pain) that has lasted for months or years.

Treatment History

Pain that has not improved with
medications or injections over significant periods.

Signs You May Benefit from Spinal Cord Stimulation

Pain is affecting your daily life or ability to work

You rely heavily on pain medications

You want to avoid more surgery

You have tried other treatments without success

Who May Not Be a
Candidate?

Spinal cord stimulation may not be right for everyone. We will carefully evaluate your condition before making a recommendation.

The source of pain is not nerve-related
There are untreated medical conditions
The pain is expected to improve with other treatments

“Every patient’s pain profile is unique. Our rigorous evaluation process ensures that we only recommend SCS to those with the highest probability of success.”

Trial Before Permanent Placement

One of the biggest advantages of spinal cord stimulation: You can try it first

The Trial

Temporary trial placement

Evaluation

You test how much relief you get

Decision

You decide if you want to move forward

How We Determine If You Are a
Candidate

At Medway Pain Center, we take a careful and personalized approach to ensure optimal outcomes for every patient we treat.

Review of your medical history
Imaging studies (if needed)
Discussion of past treatments
Understanding your pain pattern

Why Experience Matters

Choosing the right patients for spinal cord stimulation is important.

At Medway Pain Center:

We focus on proper patient selection
We guide you through each step
We provide ongoing follow up car

Why Choose Medway Pain Center?

Led by Dr. Tochi Umunakwe, double board-certified.

Advanced interventional pain treatments.

Personalized, patient-centered care.

Specialized experience with SCS therapy.

Efficient scheduling and minimal wait times.

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How Does a Spinal Cord Stimulator Work

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to try other treatments first?

Yes, spinal cord stimulation is usually considered after other treatments have not worked.

How do I know if my pain is nerve-related?

We will evaluate your symptoms and history to determine this.

Is the trial required?

Yes, most patients complete a trial before permanent placement.

What if the trial does not work?

If it does not provide enough relief, you are not required to move forward.