I don't believe this got enough attention InvestinBiel, Spinal Cord Stimulation
7/22 Update
"we placed the device on the dog’s neck near the cervical spinal cord and not near the arthritic joint, it provides new evidence on how PSWT works. This latter knowledge is extremely important since it provides insights into coming up with new applications."
Surgeons are all over Spinal Cord Stimulators, they they can Charge $15k-$50k for the device and the surgery to install.
A big down side to installing a Stimulator is it involves 2 surgeries. The first one is implanting a Trial Device to test pain relief. If the patient is satisfied with the pain relief the Trial is removed and a permenent device is installed in a second surgery.
If RecoveryRx can provide similar results to the implant with no surgery it is the logical first step before an invasive procedure costing thousands of dollars.
Spinal Cord Stimulator Complications
Infection, which may occur in the first 2-8 weeks.
Bleeding.
Device migration (i.e., the electrodes move from their original location and the stimulator doesn’t block pain as effectively). This often requires a follow-up surgery to put the electrodes back in the proper spot.
Device damage (e.g., a fall or intense physical activity breaks the stimulator)
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Dural puncture. The dura mater surrounds the spinal cord. Spinal cord stimulators are inserted in the epidural space, the area just outside the dura mater. If a needle or electrode goes too deep and pierces it, cerebrospinal fluid may leak out. These punctures can cause severe headaches.
Spinal cord trauma. Although extremely rare, spinal cord stimulator insertion can cause nerve injury and paralysis.
