How Is PNS Different From Other Forms Of Neuromodulation?
Compared to SCS and DRG, the wires are placed outside of the spine along an injured nerve or joint. Procedures are typically less invasive and quicker to complete.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) Treatment
Providing Unique Solutions for Common Problems.
READY TO START YOUR JOURNEY WITH PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATION FOR CHRONIC PAIN?
How it Works
Small wires are placed along the injured nerve or joint to selectively change the way chronic nerve pain fibers are firing. This allows people improved mobility and quality of life. The wires are attached to a battery which can be programmed to each patient's individual needs. This battery is about the size of a dime
Who does it work for?
PNS stimulation is ideal for patients with large areas of chronic neuropathic pain. This includes:
1. Knee pain
2. Ankle pain
3. Foot pain
4. Shoulder pain
5. Buttock pain
6. Pelvic pain
7. Abdominal pain
8. Sacroiliac joint pain
The Evidence
1. Deer et al 2016 demonstrated safety and efficacy of peripheral nerve stimulation for variety of chronic pain generators
2. Deer et al 2020 demonstrated moderate to strong evidence for efficacy in a variety of chronic pain generators after reviewing 14 different randomized controlled trials
Schedule an appointment with our Neuromodulation Expert to speak more about the evidence supporting the use of spin cord stimulation for chronic pain
REAL WORLD PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)
Patient Spotlight
KC is a 70-year-old woman who has dealt with chronic knee pain for 15 years. She had knee replacement surgery 2 years ago but developed progressive pain the past three months and could no longer take her morning walks with her dogs. After it was determined she had no issues with the hardware or an infection, peripheral nerve stimulator trial was placed under the skin along the bones in her knee joint and she received 80% relief and was able to walk 15 more minutes at a time than before. She continues to walk daily with her dogs, increasing her endurance each week.
How Does The Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Disk Work?
While the battery is placed under the skin like other forms of neuromodulation, the therapy disk is placed on top of the skin where it powers the device for relief. The battery is the smallest battery in neuromodulation.
Is The Trial Painful?
All neuromodulation procedures can be temporarily uncomfortable. To best assist patients with this pain, they are often given a significant amount of numbing medication on the skin and where the procedure is being done, but are also given intravenous medication to keep them comfortable. Patient may also get a short course of oral medication after the procedure to assist with post-procedural discomfort.
Tell us your story.
HAS THE NEUROMODULATION INSTITUTE
CHANGED YOUR LIFE? LET US KNOW!
We want to tell your story. If you are interested in recording a video or submitting your story to be featured on our site, please email info@stimcenter.com with the subject line "Submit your story" for more information. If interested, we can arrange for a professional video to capture your journey and you will be compensated for your time.