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    Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

    A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) is a small implanted device that sends electrical pulses to the brain to mask pain signal from reaching the brain, and has been used for almost 30 years to help patients reduce chronic pain and opioid usage.
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    What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)?

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    Benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Therapy

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    Who Is a Candidate for Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)?

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