I have a fail fusion at L4 L 5 S1

I have a fail fusion at l4 l5 s1  my dr put in a scs about a yr ago and it help a little (better than nothing) now he is going to put in a morphine pain pump. now i have a protrusion  at c 6 i think .  Can this pump help me with the pain in my neck right shoulder and right arm and in both sides of my hips legs and feet?

[Christopher R Newey, DO]

Thanks for using the forum. I am happy to address your questions, and my answer will be based on the information you provided here. Please make sure you recognize that this forum is for educational purposes only, and it does not substitute for a formal office visit with your doctor.

Without the ability to obtain a history from you and examine you, I can not comment on a formal diagnosis or treatment plan for your symptoms. However, I will try to provide you with some information regarding this matter.

I would suggest you ask your pain physician this question. I do not perform these procedures. Morphine pumps typically have a more systemic effect than SCS, meaning it should work at more distant sites. Again, I would ask him/her this question.

Thank you for using the forum, I hope you find this information useful, good luck.