Education and Events
Safe MRI Head Scans*
Only Medtronic offers pain neurostimulation sytems that have FDA-approved labeling for MRI head scans.
* Excludes Itrel® 3
Introduction to the Therapy
Summary of spinal cord stimulation, indications and contraindications, and diagnosis and treatment information
Information for clinicians who want to learn about spinal cord stimulation or become an implanter
Training Opportunities
Training opportunities on the use of Medtronic pain therapies, including spinal cord stimulation, for the management of chronic pain
Presentations and Downloads
PROCESS Study 24-Month Data Presentation
This presentation includes long-term data from the PROCESS trial: Randomized controlled trial of spinal cord stimulation versus conventional medical management for failed back surgery syndrome.
Events and Scientific Meetings
Patient Selection
Criteria for spinal cord stimulation and conditions treated
Key steps in patient selection for spinal cord stimulation
Screening test procedure, evaluation of screening test results
Patient Care and Education
Material to help patients assess spinal cord stimulation as a treatment option
This animation shows where the neurostimulator is implanted and how electrical pulses are delivered to the spine.
Information about follow-up care and programming the neurostimulation system
Recharger Charging System Patient User Manual
This is the user manual for the recharger charging system model 37751 for spinal cord stimulation.