Spinal cord stimulator implantation

Type Neurosurgery

Spinal cord stimulator implantation

Definition

A surgical procedure performed to place electrodes in the epidural space and a pulse generator under the skin. This implant can be activated by the patient when needed to potentially decrease chronic pain.

Also known as Implantation of neurostimulator in spine, Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation, Spinal Neurostimulator Implantation Procedure, Spine Neurostimulator Implantation — per NCIT

Anatomy

Organ Relation Source
Nervous system Procedure Has Target Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0