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INCISION. Small surgical cut or opening in the skin.
INDICATOR. A signal light used on the Trial Stimulator and the IPG Charger.
IPG. Implantable Pulse Generator.
LEAD. A surgical wire that sends electrical stimulation pulses from a pulse generator to the spinal cord or peripheral nerves.
LEAD MIGRATION. The movement of a lead away from the spinal cord or peripheral nerves.
LEVEL. Term used on the Remote Control screen to identify the amplitude or strength of stimulation pulses.
LONG BUTTON PRESS. To press and hold a button for about 3 seconds.
MRI. Magnetic Resonance Imaging; the use of a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer to produce electronic images of tissues
and organs.
OPTIONS. Methods for adjusting stimulation beyond amplitude, or level, using the Remote Control. Your healthcare provider may or
may not provide you with all available options.
P
Program Button icon. This symbol represents the Program button on the Remote Control.
PARESTHESIA. Sensation produced by electrical stimulation.
PATIENT IDENTIFICATION CARD. A wallet size card that lists the patient and physician names, and IPG model and serial number.
PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATION (PNS). A method of applying electrical pulses to the peripheral nerves to block/mask pain
signals to the brain.
PERMANENT IMPLANT. A stimulator system, pulse generator and leads, implanted in the body and maintained by a pulse generator
battery Charging System.
PRECAUTION. Generally, situations that you should be aware of in order to avoid potentially uncomfortable stimulation sensations
and/or damage to your stimulation system.
PROGRAM. Combination of one or more stimulation areas.
PULSE WIDTH. The length of time each stimulation "spark" lasts. An option setting available from the Remote Control.
RATE. The number of times–per-second (speed) at which stimulation pulses are delivered to the spinal cord or peripheral nerves. An
option setting available from the Remote Control.
REMOTE CONTROL. A battery powered hand-held computer used to adjust stimulation.
SAVE. The Remote Control button command used to store a newly created or modified stimulation program.
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