Complications such as infection, swelling, bruising and possibly the loss of strength in or use of an affected limb or muscle group (i.e., paralysis) are possible. Please note: The placement of the leads is a surgical procedure that exposes you to certain risks. If, at the end of the evaluation period, you and your doctor decide the Eterna™ SCS System is right for you, you can choose to have the system implanted. Improves your ability to perform daily activities Your pain management doctor will determine if you are a candidate for stimulation therapy with the Eterna™ SCS System, and may recommend a temporary evaluation.ĭuring the temporary evaluation, you can see whether the therapy:
One of the advantages of the Eterna™ SCS System is that you can try it out to see how well it works for you before committing to an implanted system.
