The same study reported four out of every ten spinal cord stimulators implanted were being removed. The cost here is considerable, with the devices alone costing tens of thousands of dollars.

Spinal cord stimulators used by some pain specialists ... related procedures including its removal last year. All up it cost ...

Medicare may cover the cost of spinal cord stimulator therapy ... Before recommending spinal cord stimulators, a doctor will often prescribe nonsurgical treatments such as physical therapy ...