Heather J. Roberts, M.D.

Dr. Heather Roberts is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in hip and knee replacement and revision. Her approach to providing care is patient-centered and accompanied by the latest techniques and technology in orthopedics. By building trust with her patients and efficiently communicating with them about their needs, she is able to help them return to their lifestyles and the activities that are most important to them.

Patient Education for Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement

The spinal cord stimulator (SCS) procedure aims to alleviate chronic pain using gentle electrical impulses to modify pain signals to the brain. It is used to treat enduring, challenging-to-treat pain in the trunk or legs. Positioned near the middle of the spinal cord in the back (around T8 level), the device emits mild electric pulses that interrupt pain perception. The battery, or generator, requires replacement approximately every 5 years.

Benefits of SCS Placement:

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