PROMOTION Pacemaker to control pain? How is it done? ack or limb pain is something we've all experienced as adults at least once in life, but for some people the pain turns into a long-term condition known as chronic pain. Once diagnosed with it, what are your treatment options? We asked one of Spire London East's leading pain management specialists- Dr Vivek Mehta, who talked us though a treatment called Spinal Coed Stimalation (SCS). It is a day case procedure that involves placing electrodes in an epidural space (outside the spinal colamn) and IPG"the pacemaker" in the buttock area. The IPG generates paulses or electrical stimulation that helps to over come the pain. This is done in two-stage process to make sure that therapy is effective and the whole process is reversible. We willof course follow you during the trial and post operative phase to ensure that the device is working. The therapy is NICE approved and currently 1,500 implants are performed annually in the UK What is Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCcs Spinal Cord Stimulation is a procedare which alters nerve activity through targeted stimulation to help manage spinal pain effectively, using an implantable pulse generator (IPG), a form of spinal "pace maker Will I be totally pain-free with SCs? People have different amounts of pain relief with SCS therapy, with many experiencing fewer pain sensations. Your trial procedure will help you find out how much it can help your pain. For some people, SCS works well enough that they don't need pain medication. For others, it can mean taking less pain medication. What are the real benefit of SCSs? Published studies' have shown that when used by patients vwith chronic intractable pain, SCS may offer the following bemefits Long term neuropathic pain relief for chronic pain of the back and or legs, or of the extremities Improved quality of life Greater effectiveness than repeat surgery, and for those who are unsuitable for spinal surgery Successful pain disability redaction Dr Vivek Mehta holds clinics at Spire London East Hospital on Monday moning. To book an Can I control the stimulation therapy? Yes, the remote control allows you to turn stimulation on and off, increase and decrease the level of stimulation, and target different areas in your body appointment, please call 020 8003 8659 The coert of thi cle is proded tor general ntomtononly and shous not be td as aste or the protesonal meical advice of your doctor or oer teth cae p Spire London East Hospital Break free from pain At Spire London East Hospital we offer fast access to world-class consultants and specialist joint treatment. We use the latest technology and techniques to get the best outcome for you. From replacement surgery to joint injections, our private treatments are often more affordable than you think. There's even interest free finance-0 % representative APR available on treatment. Book to see an expert today Search 'Spire London East Hospital' Call 020 8003 8659 Lockeng affer you PROMOTION Pacemaker to control pain? How is it done? ack or limb pain is something we've all experienced as adults at least once in life, but for some people the pain turns into a long-term condition known as chronic pain. Once diagnosed with it, what are your treatment options? We asked one of Spire London East's leading pain management specialists- Dr Vivek Mehta, who talked us though a treatment called Spinal Coed Stimalation (SCS). It is a day case procedure that involves placing electrodes in an epidural space (outside the spinal colamn) and IPG"the pacemaker" in the buttock area. The IPG generates paulses or electrical stimulation that helps to over come the pain. This is done in two-stage process to make sure that therapy is effective and the whole process is reversible. We willof course follow you during the trial and post operative phase to ensure that the device is working. The therapy is NICE approved and currently 1,500 implants are performed annually in the UK What is Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCcs Spinal Cord Stimulation is a procedare which alters nerve activity through targeted stimulation to help manage spinal pain effectively, using an implantable pulse generator (IPG), a form of spinal "pace maker Will I be totally pain-free with SCs? People have different amounts of pain relief with SCS therapy, with many experiencing fewer pain sensations. Your trial procedure will help you find out how much it can help your pain. For some people, SCS works well enough that they don't need pain medication. For others, it can mean taking less pain medication. What are the real benefit of SCSs? Published studies' have shown that when used by patients vwith chronic intractable pain, SCS may offer the following bemefits Long term neuropathic pain relief for chronic pain of the back and or legs, or of the extremities Improved quality of life Greater effectiveness than repeat surgery, and for those who are unsuitable for spinal surgery Successful pain disability redaction Dr Vivek Mehta holds clinics at Spire London East Hospital on Monday moning. To book an Can I control the stimulation therapy? Yes, the remote control allows you to turn stimulation on and off, increase and decrease the level of stimulation, and target different areas in your body appointment, please call 020 8003 8659 The coert of thi cle is proded tor general ntomtononly and shous not be td as aste or the protesonal meical advice of your doctor or oer teth cae p Spire London East Hospital Break free from pain At Spire London East Hospital we offer fast access to world-class consultants and specialist joint treatment. We use the latest technology and techniques to get the best outcome for you. From replacement surgery to joint injections, our private treatments are often more affordable than you think. There's even interest free finance-0 % representative APR available on treatment. Book to see an expert today Search 'Spire London East Hospital' Call 020 8003 8659 Lockeng affer you