News & Knowledge Risk Alert: Spinal Cord Stimulators (SCS) – Patient Safety and Liability Considerations Spinal cord stimulator procedures can provide meaningful pain relief for appropriately selected patients, but complications can be severe and life- altering. Careful patient selection, robust informed consent, meticulous procedural technique, prompt recognition of complications, and strong follow- up processes remain critical safeguards for both patient safety and liability risk. Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them.