Living with chronic pain can take a toll on every part of your life—your energy, mobility, sleep, and even your emotional well-being. When pain persists despite medications, physical therapy, injections, or other conservative treatments, it’s natural to feel frustrated or discouraged. Many patients begin searching for more effective, longer-lasting solutions that don’t rely on heavy medication or extensive surgery.
This is where a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) can make a life-changing difference. A spinal cord stimulator is a small, implanted device that uses gentle electrical pulses to interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain—offering powerful relief for chronic, hard-to-treat pain.
Choosing the right provider for spinal cord stimulator treatment is essential. Because the procedure is minimally invasive and requires advanced training, you want a team that specializes in pain management, spinal interventions, and personalized care.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we are committed to providing drug-sparing, least-invasive, patient-centered treatments to help people reclaim their mobility and quality of life. Our Marietta Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) is one of the region’s leading locations for spinal cord stimulator trials and permanent placements—offering a safe, modern, and comfortable environment for your care.
A spinal cord stimulator is a medical device designed to reduce chronic pain by targeting the way pain signals travel through the body. Instead of treating pain at the surface level, an SCS works at the neurological level—helping patients achieve meaningful relief without heavy medication.
The spinal cord stimulator is implanted under the skin and connected to thin wires (leads) placed near the spine. The device sends mild electrical pulses that modify pain signals before they reach the brain.
These pulses don’t remove the source of the pain—they change the way the body perceives it. Most patients experience a significant reduction in discomfort, improved function, and greater freedom in their day-to-day activities.
Types of Spinal Cord Stimulators
At Medici, patients have access to the most advanced SCS technology available today, including:
Having access to these different technologies means your treatment can be tailored to your needs, comfort level, and pain patterns.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we take great care in guiding patients through every step of the spinal cord stimulator (SCS) journey—from evaluation, to the trial, to long-term follow-up. Our approach is designed to ensure safety, comfort, and the best possible outcomes, all within a minimally invasive framework. Every step reflects our commitment to restoring your quality of life with the least amount of risk, downtime, and medication.
Before recommending a spinal cord stimulator, our team performs a thorough evaluation to understand your pain, history, and overall health.
Detailed History & Pain Assessment
We take the time to listen—examining how your pain affects your daily life, what treatments you’ve tried, and how your symptoms have progressed.
Review of Imaging & Prior Treatments
Existing imaging (such as MRI or CT scans) and previous therapies are reviewed in detail to identify the root causes of your pain and determine the appropriateness of SCS.
Determining if You Are a Strong Candidate
Not everyone needs a spinal cord stimulator. We only recommend SCS for patients who are most likely to benefit—those with chronic, nerve-related pain that has not responded to conservative care.
One of the greatest advantages of SCS is that you can try it before committing to a permanent implant. The trial phase helps determine whether the device offers meaningful pain relief.
What to Expect During an SCS Trial
Using a minimally invasive approach, temporary leads are placed near the spine. The device remains external and is worn discreetly for several days.
How Temporary Leads Are Placed
The leads are inserted through a small needle using imaging guidance, ensuring optimal placement without surgery or stitches.
Tracking Pain Relief & Functional Improvements
You’ll keep track of how the trial affects your pain, mobility, sleep, and daily activities. Most patients are pleasantly surprised by how much relief they experience.
Why the Trial Helps Ensure Long-Term Success
If you experience significant improvement during the trial, you can confidently move to the permanent implant phase. If not, no permanent device is placed—allowing you to explore other options.
If the trial is successful, the next step is the permanent implant—a quick, minimally invasive outpatient procedure performed at our Marietta Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Quick, Minimally Invasive Outpatient Procedure
The procedure typically takes about an hour, and most patients return home the same day.
Use of Local Anesthesia & Sedation
To ensure comfort, we use local anesthesia and light sedation—not general anesthesia.
Recovery Expectations
Recovery is typically smooth and short. Most patients resume light activity within a few days, with full recovery in a couple of weeks.
Device Programming & Follow-Up
After placement, the device is programmed to match your specific pain patterns. Our team fine-tunes settings over time to provide the best relief possible.
A spinal cord stimulator is not a “set it and forget it” treatment—it's a long-term partnership.
Regular Check-Ups
We regularly review your progress to ensure your device continues to meet your needs.
Adjusting Stimulation Levels
As your activity levels and pain change, your device can be reprogrammed for optimal comfort and function.
Long-Term Management for Best Outcomes
We support you with comprehensive care—physical therapy, pain management, regenerative medicine, and other integrative services that enhance long-term success.
Spinal cord stimulation is often recommended for chronic, hard-to-treat conditions—especially when patients have tried multiple therapies without meaningful or lasting relief. At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we help patients explore SCS when conservative options are no longer enough, and pain continues to interfere with daily life.
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (Post-Laminectomy Syndrome)
Many patients continue to experience pain even after back surgery. SCS can help calm nerve-related pain that persists or returns after the spine has healed structurally.
Chronic Back Pain
For patients with long-standing back pain that hasn’t responded to injections, physical therapy, or medications, SCS can provide consistent relief.
Chronic Neck Pain
Neck pain caused by nerve irritation or structural changes can often be reduced through targeted spinal stimulation.
Neuropathy & Nerve Pain
Whether caused by diabetes, injury, or unknown origins, neuropathic pain often responds well to spinal cord stimulation.
Sciatica & Lumbar Radiculopathy
Pain that radiates from the lower back down the legs often involves irritated spinal nerves, making SCS an excellent treatment option.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
For patients with severe nerve-related pain, color changes, temperature changes, or hypersensitivity in a limb, SCS can significantly reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Pain Not Responding to Conservative Care
If injections, PT, medications, or minimally invasive treatments haven’t provided relief, SCS may be the next best step.
Chronic pain can take so much from your daily life—your mobility, your sleep, your energy, and even your emotional well-being. But you don’t have to face it alone. At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, Dr. Sonny Dosanjh and our experienced team offer advanced spinal cord stimulation as part of a comprehensive, minimally invasive approach designed to restore your comfort and function.
If you’re searching for a trusted, patient-focused place to receive a spinal cord stimulator in Marietta, our state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center is here to help. From your initial evaluation to the trial and long-term follow-up, we walk with you every step of the way—ensuring clarity, comfort, and confidence throughout your care.
Main Contact:
1-844-328-4624 Website: https://www.mediciortho.com/
Marietta ASC
792 Church Street, Unit 101
Marietta, GA 30060
(470) 795-8398
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