9 Implantable Medical Device
A surgeon must perform an invasive procedure to implant an implantable device in a patient’s body. Some devices are placed in the cranium, while others are placed in the spine. Once implanted, the device will send electrical impulses to the patient’s brain, spinal cord, or nerves. Impulses may halt the irregular nerve signal and regulate symptoms, thereby enhancing the patient’s quality of life.
Typically, these devices are reserved for patients who have not responded favorably to other treatment options. Frequently, implantable devices are the last resort among all available options for treating the patient. One of the finest examples of implantable devices is the spinal cord stimulator, a device that relieves or reduces nerve pain by sending low levels of electricity directly into the spinal cord.
