ryggmärgsstimulator
A ryggmärgsstimulator, also known as a spinal cord stimulator, is a medical device used to treat chronic pain. It works by sending low levels of electrical pulses to the spinal cord. These pulses interfere with pain signals traveling to the brain, effectively masking the sensation of pain. The device typically consists of a pulse generator, similar to a pacemaker, and a lead wire that is implanted near the spinal cord.
The implantation procedure is usually minimally invasive and performed under local anesthesia or sedation. A surgeon
Ryggmärgsstimulatorer are primarily used for conditions like failed back surgery syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS),