title: Spinal cord stimulator therapy.
abstract: Presented in this article is an overview of chronic pain and types of spinal cord stimulators, how they work, effects of their therapy, and indications for their use. Highlights of patient selection criteria, surgical procedures, complications, and nursing considerations are discussed.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Forrest
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D059408:Pain Management; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013116:Spinal Cord