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Spinal cord stimulation for chronic, nonmalignant pain

L L Ronk

    Orthopedic Nursing
    |September 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary

    Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) offers relief for chronic, nonmalignant pain when other treatments fail. Nurses are vital in managing patients undergoing SCS, requiring knowledge of pain and this therapy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pain Management
    • Medical Devices

    Background:

    • Chronic nonmalignant pain significantly impacts quality of life.
    • Various treatments exist, but success rates vary.
    • Opioids, nerve blocks, TENS, and SCS are common modalities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the efficacy of Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) for chronic nonmalignant pain.
    • To highlight the role of nurses in SCS patient care.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on SCS for nonmalignant pain.
    • Discussion of nursing responsibilities in SCS management.

    Main Results:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) demonstrates success in reducing nonmalignant pain, particularly when other therapies have been unsuccessful.
    • Nurses provide essential patient education, psychological support, and device programming for SCS.

    Conclusions:

    • Spinal cord stimulation is an effective option for refractory chronic nonmalignant pain.
    • Nurses require comprehensive knowledge of pain mechanisms and SCS to optimize patient outcomes.

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