SCS Trial vs. Permanent Implant: How It Works

Categories: Treatments
Man suffering from spinal stenosis

Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial vs. Permanent Implant: How the Two Phases Work A spinal cord stimulator trial is a temporary test using leads placed through a needle, with no incision, worn for about five to seven days. The permanent implant is a minor outpatient surgery that places leads and a battery under the skin. Patients…