
Suggest Treatment For Back Pain Post Spinal Surgeries While On Oxycodone

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Fritz Kline
Spinal cord stimulation.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
There is a device used for your purpose, it is called spinal cord stimulator. It involves placement of tiny leads through a needle near your spinal cord. These electrodes are connected to a pulse generator device planted under your skin in the belly or buttocks area. The pulse generator can be turned on/off and the frequency adjusted to need through a remote control. It doesn't cure the source of pain but blocks pain signals from going to the brain.
It doesn't work for everyone, it leads to at least 50% improvement in 50-70% of patients.
Another device peripheral nerve field stimulation, works similarly but the leads are placed under your skin near the responsible nerve, so there has to be an identified site/nerve.
I hope to have been of help.


Fritz Kline
You're welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Glad to have been of help.

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