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Has anyone tried the HF10 Spinal Cord Stimulation Device?
Has anyone tried a device called HF10 ? It’s a device which stimulates your spinal cord to help relieve back and leg pain. After a trial period of about a week, if the patient is achieving good results the device is implanted in the person. My pain management doctor has recommended it to me for arm and hand nerve pain. I would like to hear from anyone who has used this device and especially from anyone who has used it for arm and hand pain. Thank you.
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I went through the 7-day trial with the HF10 Spinal Cord Stimulator mid-October. I have had back issues since 1976, and spinal fusion (L2-S1) in 2009, and 2 compression fractures following the fusion. I have dealt with chronic nerve pain (neuropathy and radiculopathy) ever since. The CF10 trial was a complete success for me, and am still waiting for the permanent implant. This device is MRI compatible. Just frustrated with the unrealistic time lag between trial and permanent implant. Surgeon's schedule is booked into end of Feb, possibly March 2020.
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2 Reactions@kthychrls11 I got mine 2 weeks after my trial. I live in SE GA and know 5 other people who have gotten them that quickly. Isn't another surgeon available?
@kthychrls11 Goodness that’s a long time! Is the pain doctor doing the procedure? My husband hand his done the next month. He is continuing to have relief with the permanent device.
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2 ReactionsCan you explain how the trial device worked? Were the leads implanted into your body for the trial? I really appreciate any information. I may be a candidate for this device. Thanks !
Hello, I had extensive back surgery back in 2009 but it did not address my lower back pain which affects both legs. I had a StimWave STS implanted back in April. At first it seemed to reduce my pain levels but a month after the implant I fell and then everything seemed to have regress back to where I was in the begging. There are several adjustments that can still be made and perhaps we'll hit the right mix. Has anyone in this group had experience with StimWave? I would love to exchange information with respect to the results you are experiencing with this product.
Thanks for Sharing. Bill Coombs - Miami
I am currently in a trial right now with my Dr and the NEVRO HF10 Spinal Cored Stimulator. The leads are placed under the skin and up my spine from my surgical sight L4-L5 to L5-S1 (bilateral 2 level fusion in 2003). The controller is exterior as is wires to the controller. The majority of my back is taped to make sure nothing comes loose. I was also given extension wires when I sleep, so I do not have to keep the controller around my waist (the controller is on Velcro long enough to wrap around your waist.) It takes about 48 hours for the system to start working, and you are not allowed to take a shower (sponge bath only) until the trial is over.
Good luck! I hope the trial is successful for you!
Good luck with that. I'm interested in how you do n why you had it done. I have AA , Adhesive arachnoiditis n at first they thought I would be a candidate but last visit Dr. Is saying he doesn't think it would help? Prayers are with you!
@jujumars Good luck with your trial. Ask the Nevro rep about the battery life! I have a battery that is the generation older than yours will be. A friend and I had the Nevro implanted the same day less than 2 1/2 yr. ago. He already had to replace his battery. Mine takes twice as long, if not more, to charge than it did when first implanted. For example, I charged it about 14 hours ago and just checked it and it's more than half depleted. I fear I'll need surgery in the next year, also. To be fair, he left his in the "on" position after it discharged and didn't use it for more than 4 months (long story). I don't know if not turning it off when he was no longer charging it damaged the battery as opposed to turning it off and then not charging it. Anyway, the battery life is something to ask of the Nevro rep, if you haven't already.
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Sept of 16 doctor implanted HF 10, to bad he place the leads on the wrong side of the spine and didn't put the leads high enough,,my pain is r/s neck & shoulder. Second stimulator implanted about 3 months ago, Medtronic after a few adjustments my pain is much lower, bearable except maybe 3 or 4x a month. Skin is still very sensitive but over all I'm happy