Spinal Cord Stimulator Specialists in San Antonio

Does Your Spinal Cord Stimulator Battery Need to Be Replaced?

Are you experiencing the following?

Your current spinal cord stimulator isn’t providing the same level of relief as it once did.
You find yourself constantly making changes to your programs with your remote control.
Your non-rechargeable stimulator has a shorter battery life or it isn’t working as it should.

If you are a patient with a charge-free device and your model is near the end of its battery life, you must replace the battery to continue with treatment.

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9 out of 10

Patients have substantial, lasting pain relief¹

77%

average pain relief¹

92%

of patients were highly satisfied with the treatment process²

1. Petersen, E, et. al. durability of High-Frequency 10 kHZ Spinal Cord Stimulation for Patients With Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Refractory to Conventional Treatments. Diabetes Care, November 2021.

2. Most effective treatment for refractory. Source: . Petersen E. et al. Effect of high frequency (10-kHz) spinal cord stimulation in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Neurology Apr 2021

Spinal Cord Stimulators with BEST

We offer a modern solution for patients struggling with a range of issues. Spinal cord stimulator devices, sometimes referred to as (SCS), deliver electrical pulses to the spinal cord. These pulses block pain signals from being sent to the brain. We provide patients with the battery power they need to continue living a life of comfort.

When is Spinal Cord Stimulation an Option?

Although not every condition is treatable with a spinal cord stimulator, commonly treated conditions include:

Chronic back and leg pain

Due to age-related conditions.

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)

Complications related to previous spine surgery.

Arachnoiditis

Painful inflammation of the thin membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord.

Neuropathy

Related to diabetes.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

A progressive condition that causes pain in the extremities.

Radiculopathy

Nerve damage or injury related to the nerve root or spine.

Meet Our Spinal Cord Stimulator Specialists

Dr. Adam Bruggeman is a proud member of the BEST Health System within the Legent Division as an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in spinal cord stimulator care. Dr. Bruggeman is committed to improving and creating high-quality patient care at BEST. As a Methodist Healthcare’s Hospital Administration Program graduate, Adam pursued his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. The South Texas Spine Clinic was the site of Adam’s fellowship in spine surgery.

Rita Yvonne Paredes DNP, APRN, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner at BEST Health System, part of the Legent division. Rita has her Doctoral and is an experienced orthopedic and spine expert who focuses on pain management and minor procedures.From 2015 to 2016, Rita worked as a Nurse Practitioner at Precision Spine and Pain Management, focusing on pain management. After that experience, she joined the Texas Spine Care Center as an ortho and spine expert as well as being a part of the Nuhope Treatment Centers as a Nurse practitioner who focuses on Opioid Dependence Recovery. Beyond those roles Rita has an expensive history working in medical centers, healthcare institutes, different ICU locations, and more all across the Texas area.

How To Know If Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Treatment Is Right For You?

If you have been experiencing trouble walking or loss of balance, sores or infections that take too long to heal, burning, tingling, numbness, pain, or difficulty sensing temperatures in the feet or hands, and/or swelling of the feet or hands, you may have some form of nerve damage. If you’ve been diagnosed with nerve-related conditions, CRPS or FBSS, you may be a candidate for Spinal Cord Stimulator Treatment.

Our Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Center provides many treatments and services based on our patient’s needs. If you are unsure if you have spinal cord stimulator treatment is right for you BEST Health System can help. First, we gather information about your condition and health history, perform an exam, perform diagnostic testing, and then update the patient on the results and treatment options.

BEST Can Help

If you have noticed these symptoms or an ERI message on your spinal cord stimulator device screen, it may be indicating that your battery is low. Speak to the professionals at BEST Health System to learn more about the battery replacement process today.

Contact Information

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Call Us

(726) 222-9785

Location

3619 Paesanos Parkway, Ste. 302

San Antonio, TX 78231

Find out if you're a candidate for our minimally invasive procedure

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