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Dr. Sajan Harish Shah, MBA, MD is a general practitioner in Emeryville, CA specializing in general practice and anesthesiology. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Sajan Harish Shah, MBA, MD is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.
To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.
The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.
After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.
Dr. Sajan Harish Shah, MBA, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine
Residency: Stanford University Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Sajan Shah's specialties are general practice and anesthesiology. His areas of expertise include bursitis, minimally invasive spine surgery, and pain management. Dr. Shah is affiliated with Stanford Health Care. He welcomes new patients at his office inEmeryville, CA as reported by Yext. After attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Stanford University Medical Center. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Alpha Omega Alpha, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); Certified Resilience Peer, Resilience Peer Network, UCLA; and Resident Safety Champion, Resident Safety Council, Stanford Health Care.
