Spinal Cord Stimulation
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As premier hip and knee replacement surgeons in Charleston, SC, Dr. Zimlich and Dr. Stem alleviate patient pain and discomfort using innovative techniques and technologies. Concentrating exclusively on knee and hip replacement, the Lowcountry Orthopaedics Hip and Knee Specialists operate at the Lowcountry Orthopaedics Surgery Center and area hospitals per patient preference.
Top rated for eight years in a row as Charleston’s Choice for best orthopedic surgeons, countless of satisfied patients walk away with a pain free, natural feeling knee or hip. From custom total knee arthroplasty using 3D printing to the area’s first and only outpatient surgery center based robotic knee replacement program, patients trust Lowcountry Orthopaedics Hip and Knee Specialists.
Signature services include:
- Custom total knee arthroplasty using 3D printing
- Same day robotic knee replacement program
- Personalized joint replacement experience
- Dedicated team of nurses, physician assistants, and physical therapists
- Proven outcomes for quick recovery and pain-free lives
Same day appointments are available at one of our convenient North Charleston, Summerville, or Daniel Island locations.
What is Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)?
Get a big picture overview of how this modern and minimally invasive technology can treat your painful neuropathic pain of the arms, legs, neck, and low back.
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is a minimally invasive solution for chronic pain in the neck, arms, low back, or legs. This technology is suitable for many different pain conditions common to many different patients.
Why Do We Recommend This Procedure?
- It is a minimally invasive procedure.
- It is a same-day procedure.
- You do a ‘trial’ or test procedure first.
- Adjustable pain coverage can adapt over time.
- The battery can last up to 10 years.
- The implant is MRI compatible.
- The procedure is fully reversible.
- SCS can be used to treat neck & arm pain.
- SCS can be used to treat low back and leg pain.
Who Is A Candidate For This Procedure?
- Patients who have not improved with prior surgery.
- Patients who are not candidates for ‘open’ surgery.
- Patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Patients with other painful neuropathies of the arms or legs
- Patients with prior trauma and residual nerve pain
Schedule an appointment with one of our Board Certified Spine Specialists to discuss Spinal Stimulation.
Services
Spine disorders
Spine fusion
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Cervical radiculopathy
Monday - Thursday 5pm to 7pm Saturday 8am to 12pm
No appointment necessary.
Call 843-266-4884 for information.
Candidates for Spinal Stimulation
Spinal stimulation can help with chronic neck and low back pain as well as pain in the arms or the legs. This includes diabetic peripheral neuropathy and other neuropathic conditions. This technology has helped thousands of people escape their chronic pain condition.
What Is The Process Like?
Only Lowcountry Orthopaedics offers fully asleep SCS testing (trial) done under general anesthesia at our surgery center. Also, our neurosurgeons do the trial and the permanent implant, so no need to coordinate between multiple offices.
Step 1: Test trial to measure pain relief.
Step 2: Permanent Implant w/ Paddle or w/ Leads.
Why Choose Lowcountry Orthopaedics?
Lowcountry Orthopaedics works with several different companies to provide you with a custom-fit solution. This includes Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott, and Nevro. Each company offers unique solutions for your pain condition.
Lowcountry Orthopaedics’ Spine Team
Christopher Battista, MD
Spine Surgeon
Don Stovall, Jr, MD
Spine Surgeon
Sabino D’Agostino, DO
Spine Surgeon
Kylie Smith, MSN-FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Carey Lennon, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Amanda Crowley, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Hip & Knee Specialists
Fast forward to feeling better with Lowcountry Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine’s board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons that specialize in joint reconstruction and hip and knee surgery.
Same Day Appointments
Same-Day Joint Replacement
The benefits of same-day total hip or knee replacement surgery include fast recovery, lower risk of infection, no risk of hospital-acquired illness, cost reduction, and increased patient satisfaction. Patients interested in same-day joint surgery should schedule an evaluation with Dr. Zimlich to review their medical profile for candidacy.