Post-Op Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial leads Removal and Discussion
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- Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2020
- Dr. Sekhar Upadhyayula discusses with his patient after the spinal cord stimulator trial. 
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I just finished up my 7 day trial. All I can say, where has this been? I had the best experience one could have had. If I were to grade the level of reduced pain I would have to say at least 80% . The sad part is now I am out over a month to receive the forever implant. This is truly a gift I thought I’d never would have seen possible.
Great. Good luck.
A month is a long time? I thought 7 day trial? I am having one next month 👍
@@tacuson And now after 7 months of having the permanent implant in and it’s a true miracle. Last month I had a tuneup and they made 3 different areas that can be helped. There are over a thousand settings. I have an app where I can control it. I’ve have it set in the most painful area. Anyone that is thinking about you, jump on the chance. There’s no downside. Well if it doesn’t work for you, that’s a downside.
I wish you were my doctor! I am having a 2nd SCS implant trial in 8 days - I've worn a SCS implant for roughly 8 years for my lumbar, and now will try another one for cervical damage. You seem extremely knowledgeable and personable... which I've found a little tough to come by in a post-pandemic world
What a kind comment Scott. Thank you!
I’m sure everyone would agree that matching with the right physician is not dissimilar to finding the right contractor. The process should evolve into trust and a sense of how best to proceed. There are always roadblocks and during these times faith gets us through. You seem to be in good hands, having success with the lumbar spine
The very best of health to you.
Happy Holidays!!
-Sekhar
Wow, it’s crazy how it just gets pulled out by hand & no pain at all? Just wow
This procedure looks scary and painfull but I don't want to rely on opiods anymore for my CRPS in my foot. I don't know what to expect during the procedure however, I do know that I want to have less pain. Thanks for sharing information.🙂👍
I just got my temporary and the removal looks creepy haha. I like to know what I’m in for though. Thank you for this!
My pleasure. I hope this helped.
I'm getting mine out tomorrow, do they numb you? How bad does it hurt?
Thanks
You are too kind. I hope that this helps.
As always, I wish you the best of health.
-Sekhar
why are the wire leads removed? why not just use those same leads and attach to the generator upon implant? cause if you remove the leads and its a successful trial, then you have to 'start over' with getting the correct placement of the leads if you reinstall the leads at implant time. doesn't seem to make sense?
Good question. A number of reasons going to the decision. The temporary leads are constructed to be just that, temporary. Because they are pushed out through the skin replanting them would cause an issue with sterility.
There was a point early in my career when I used to put permanent leads at once. The cost was three times that of the temporary leads. I had a unique way of making a pocket And running the leads out the skin via an extension. Then if the leads were satisfactory, I would simply open that pocket disconnect outside the skin, keeping the inside contents sterile and create on the opposite side a battery pouch. The problem is it is very cost prohibitive. There is a risk of infection. in my experience, I qualify only 60 to 70% of patients as a successful trial. I need the patient to be absolutely convinced and they have to convince me that this is helping. For that regard about 30% of the trials are not successful. This is actually a good thing. I have removed many spinal cord implants and wires during my career when patient say it has not been helping. These are not patients that I have implanted, but are referred from other physicians or come see me after reading about me online. Universally when I ask the reason why they proceeded to have the permanent leads implanted. The answer is always the same. “My doctor said it was helping”. Noticed they don’t say that “they”, the patient thought it was helping. Anyway, I hope this sheds a little light on your question.
I wish you the very best of health.
Sekhar
Poor audio quality was a major f 3:29 actor
They should take mine out this is illegal
Please see your medical professional and discuss.
Take off your masks. Can’t understand you.