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  3. From: graham@venus.iucf.indiana.edu (JIM GRAHAM)
  4. Subject: Dorsal column stimulator..questions
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  12. Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 05:13:41 GMT
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  14.  
  15. I have a few questions about dorsal-column stimulators.
  16.  
  17. 1.) Once the device is totally implanted, how is it "programmed"?
  18. 2.) Assuming that is IS "programmable" or adjustable, who does this?
  19.     Does the patient carry the external programmer/controller, or is
  20.     this something that only the doctor performs?
  21. 3.) Batteries - what type and how long do they last?
  22. 4.) Are there known and accurate statistics concerning "drop-off rates"
  23.     of effectiveness in pain relief?
  24. 5.) What is the approximate typical cost (of just the hardware).
  25. 6.) What is the approximate typical cost of the surgery.
  26. 7.) Is the implant usually an outpatient or inpatient surgical
  27.     procedure, and if inpatient, what's a typical length of hospital
  28.     stay?
  29.  
  30. Any information is appreciated. 
  31.  
  32. Jim Graham 
  33.  
  34.         -> ->Disclaimer: I do not speak for my company. <- <-
  35.                           Neither do they speak for me.
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