This category includes a number of conditions such as the so-called failed back / failed neck pain syndrome. Many of these patients continue to suffer from pain, although clinical and imaging tests (X-rays, MRI scans, etc.) do not identify any cause of their pain.

Implantation of spinal cord stimulators in the spine

In selected cases , implantation of spinal cord stimulators in the spine may help.The correct diagnosis of the syndrome made by specialized doctors (anesthesiologists, neurologists, or neurosurgeons) and the correct choice of patients who may benefit from it is a prerequisite. The stimulator is implanted in the patient’s body, usually in the abdomen. After a short period of training it can be used by the patients themselves through a simple remote control, depending on the intensity and location of their symptoms. It significantly improves symptoms by controlling pain in the exact area where it occurs. The implant operation is relatively simple. The surgery lasts 30-45 minutes, under general anesthesia, and the duration of postoperative treatment is 2-3 days. The use of the system can start during the hospitalization of the patient and its beneficial effects are immediately felt. About 2 in 3 patients in this category are relieved of their symptoms and no longer need to take chronic medication with all its possible side effects.