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Spinal cord stimulation
Author(s) -
Dooley Donald M
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(07)64597-9
Subject(s) - citation , spinal cord stimulation , psychology , library science , spinal cord , computer science , neuroscience
Spinal cord stimulation devices consist of several components: 1) the lead that delivers the electrical stimulation to the spinal cord; 2) an extension wire that conducts the electrical stimulation from the power source to the lead; and 3) a power source that generates the electrical stimulation. The lead may incorporate four to eight electrodes, with eight electrodes more commonly used for complex pain patterns, such as bilateral pain or pain extending from the limbs to the trunk. Two basic types of power sources may be used. In one type, the power source (i.e., battery) can be surgically implanted. In the second type, a radiofrequency receiver is implanted and the power source is worn externally with an antenna over the receiver. Totally implantable systems are most commonly used.