Thread: Scs cost 57,000??? R u kidding
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Old 08-16-2009, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SunshineGirl View Post
Did some research last night on com and found out thru BCBS that a scs cost about 57,000$ and the $7200 to maintain it annnually ?? I can't believe this.. Does anyone know for sure? No wonder my pm is wanting to install one in my spine?? OMG
WOW!!

I've heard a LOT of horror stories regarding the SCS (see "lost mary" posts from last year). My PT also saw a few real messed up cases here in RI.

I've never had one, and based on what I've heard, I doubt that I would ever consider one. They are expensive, invasive, often cause infections, and can cause your RSD to spread. Docs recommend them because they make a lot of $$ off of them. Just mu humble opinion - it will be interesting to hear if there are any positive stories out there...

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