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.

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 ...

It cost his private health insurance fund more ... sponsors for failing to report an adverse event relating to spinal cord stimulators. In a statement, Medtronic said safety is its "highest ...