Chronic back pain is a condition where pain persists in the lower back for more than three months, interfering with routine daily work of the patient.
Chronic back pain is second most common cause of missed work in America affecting people of age between 30 years to 50 years, the first being headache.
Chronic back pain could result from a failed back surgery or from injury or trauma to the back. It could also result from degenerative conditions like arthritis, disc disease, diabetes or osteoporosis. Sometimes the cause of chronic back pain remains unidentified and the condition worsens progressively.
The Implantable Pulse Generator is a newly developed micro-electronic device powered by a battery which can be used to control & cure chronic back pain. This device can be implanted into the epidural space, next to the spinal cord in human body. Very small pulses of electricity are generated from this device to block or stimulate nerve signals. When the nerve causing the pain is blocked or stimulated (depending on the condition), pain stops and is replaced with a more mild sensation known as paresthesia.
Source: Morgan Technical Ceramics
