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CandyJ 04-09-2012 04:01 PM

Generator placement
 
I am getting ready to have a cervical SCS implanted in May, I am looking to find out all the different places people have thier generators placed. I have heard of the waist area and the hip area. My doctor also told me of some other places that are available like the upper shoulder and I believe he mentioned the front of my shoulder. Was wondering if anyone else has heard of these spots or if anyone has thier generator in these spots.

Rrae 04-09-2012 05:57 PM

Hello Candy!
 
Welcome to the forum! :hug:

I saw your other post and am glad to hear that your trial went so well. So, now you're in the big countdown! I know how hard it can be having to wait for the permanent implant after getting such good relief from the trial.
I don't have a cervical unit, so I'm not much help. The hip/waist battery placements are usually for the lumbar. I've heard of some having the battery put in the front side near the abdomen.

There are quite a few cervical SCSers here and they will give good input.
It's great to have you here! Be sure to keep us posted!

Rae
:grouphug:

Mark56 04-10-2012 01:26 AM

As for me.......
 
It is in the lower right area below the waist, and upper Glute.

I have a friend, who with Trigeminal Neuralgia [face pain] has hers in the upper right chest area, and she was concerned how it would affect wearing certain clothing given how some women's attire reveals more "neck area."

Mark56:grouphug:


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