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With a SCS, the trial will give you an idea of how much pain relief you could get. The trial is a relatively simple process that takes place in the doctor's office. The trial electrode is placed in the intrathecal space temporarily. The battery is taped to your back and worn for 3 to 5 days. I got about 70% pain reduction. I went ahead with the permanent implant. Only about 50% pain reduction. But, with my pain meds, I was able to function almost normally. My Medtronics lasted about3 years.