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Dr. Amit Sharma is a board certified physician who specializes in interventional spine and pain management. He is the Chief of Pain Program at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center.
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Welcome to UCLA Health Specialty Care in Westwood! Our multi-specialty office consists of multiple specialty physicians who provide patient care with outstanding customer service. Book an appointment today and see for yourself what makes UCLA Health one of the most dependable names in health care.
Amit Sharma, MD offers various pain management & spinal care services. We serve West Islip, Smithtown, Plainview, & Huntington.
- Candidates For Spinal Cord Stimulation
- The Spinal-Cord-Stimulation Implantation Process
- Recovery from The Spinal-Cord-Stimulation Implantation Process
- Risks and Complications of Spinal Cord Stimulation
Not everyone is a candidate for SCS. It is an option only for those who have tried, but been unsuccessful with, conservative treatments; will likely not be helped by surgery; are not addicted to drugs; have been psychologically evaluated; do not have pacemakers; and have undergone trials with an external spinal-cord stimulator.
Implantation of a spinal cord stimulator is a two-step process that involves first implanting the stimulator, and then a pulse generator to power it. To implant the stimulator, an incision is made in the patient’s back; the wires with electrodes on the end are fed through and positioned on the spinal cord. Exact placement depends on the area of pai...
Pain from SCS implantation is treated with prescription medication and/or over-the-counter painkillers. A patient should refrain from lifting, bending, twisting and stretching during the healing process, which can take 6 to 8 weeks.
In addition to the risks associated with any surgical procedure, those related to SCS include spinal-fluid leakage and paralysis. Complications related specifically to the stimulator include the following: 1. Device works only intermittently or stops 2. Device causes over-stimulation, or unpleasant sensations 3. Stimulation occurs in the wrong plac...
Health Services is proud to offer many state-of-the art specialty care services throughout our integrated health care network. Below is a list of some of the specialty care services that Health Services offers to its patients. Anaphylaxis/Allergy. Bariatric Surgery. Cardiac Rehab.
Medical Doctor at Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Engaging and resourceful physician with clinical experience in the US, UK, and abroad. Strong background in global ...
- Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Beverly Hills Wilshire Primary Care & Specialty Care. Internal Medicine | Family Medicine | Rheumatology +7 more specialties. 8641 Wilshire Boulevard. Suite 210. Beverly Hills, California 90211. 310-855-7002.
