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Get the resources you need

Personal pain deserves personalised answers. Explore the Boston Scientific resources you may need for pain management therapies.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

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Personalised Relief for Your Unique Pain - How SCS works?

How to use the Boston Scientific SCS Remote Control 

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Spinal Cord Stimulation Information

Discover the power of personalised pain relief with Spinal Cord Stimulation.

Download the SCS Information Brochure
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The Spinal Cord Stimulation Trial

Before getting an SCS system, you can experience how the therapy works for you by trying it with a temporary trial system.

Download the SCS trial brochure
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Getting to know your SCS Trial System

After your trial procedure, this brochure will walk you through the basics of what you need to know for your Trial System.

Download the Trial System brochure
Pain quiz with selected areas of body.

WaveWriter Alpha™ Remote Control Quick Start Guide (QSG)

Your FreelinkTM Remote Control is designed to check the battery level of your stimulator and help you control your stimulation settings to best suit your individual needs.

Download the QSG Remote Control brochure
Pain quiz with selected areas of body.

Charging System Quick Start Guide (QSG)

Ease of use is at the core of your SCS charging system.  The Charging System aims to make life as simple as possible for you.

Download the QSG Charging System brochure

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)

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Radiofrequency for Chronic Neck and Back Pain

Radiofrequency (RF) technology is designed to treat your neck and back pain through an outpatient procedure and allow you to return to your normal activities.

Download the chronic neck and back pain RF brochure
Pain quiz with selected areas of body.

Radiofrequency for Chronic Hip Pain

Radiofrequency (RF) technology is designed to treat your hip pain through an outpatient procedure and allow you to return to your normal activities.

Download the chronic hip pain RF brochure
Pain quiz with selected areas of body.

Radiofrequency for Chronic Knee Pain

Radiofrequency (RF) technology is designed to treat your knee pain through an outpatient procedure and allow you to return to your normal activities.

Download the chronic knee pain RF brochure

Plan for your appointment

Here are some questions you may wish to ask your doctor to help make the most of your appointment. 

What questions should I ask my doctor?

  • ​What is causing my symptoms?​
  • Will my symptoms get better?​
  • What can I do to lessen or end these symptoms?​
  • What treatment options do you think are best for me?​
  • What types of pain management treatment options are available to me? ​
  • Do you think I meet the criteria for spinal cord stimulation (SCS)?​
  • How effective is it?​
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of pain management treatment option?​
  • What results have other patients experienced with each treatment option?
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Get the answers you need

Find answers to common questions about our pain relief therapies.

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Disclaimer and endnotes: 

Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.

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Individual symptoms, situations, circumstances and results may vary. This quiz is meant for information purposes only, it is not intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment or as a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor or qualified healthcare provider regarding your condition and appropriate medical treatment. This site is intended for Australian residents only. Please review the Boston Scientific Privacy Policy, for practices on the collection, storage, use and disclosure of your personal information.

Content of videos are for Information Purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. BSC strongly recommends that you consult with your physician on all matters pertaining to your health or to address any questions.

Talk to your healthcare professional about whether this product may be suitable for you as part of your overall plan to manage chronic pain. The WaveWriter Alpha System is not a first-line treatment for chronic intractable pain.

Surgery is required in order to use the WaveWriter Alpha System and any surgical procedure carries risk. Outcomes may vary for each patient. Patients should consult their healthcare professional about factors that could impact their response.

CAUTION: This product is not available for purchase by the general public. Indications, contraindications, warnings, and instructions for use can be found in the product labelling supplied with each device or at www.IFU-BSCI.com.

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