Does it require the scar tissue to grow for the stimulator implant to work?
Patient: In Feb 2014 I had the Spinal Cord Stimulator implant. I have had several meetings with the St. Jude representative to program the unit to send go to my ribcage. I am told now that it may take the scar tissue to form properly before it will be able to get to where it is needed. I gave up the opiate pain killers in hopes the unit was going to work. Does this scar tissue growth ring true to you? Doctor: Hello!My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!I agree with your doctor on the fact that it is necessary to take the time for the scar tissue to form properly in order to make further re-positioning of the device. You should just try to be more patient. Hope you will find this answer helpful!Best wishes!