Suffering from chronic pain can have a detrimental effect on your quality of life. Fortunately, there's a new treatment available that can help. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) is a highly effective method for managing chronic pain. Experience the future of pain management with our expert-led PNS interventions.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) is an effective method for treating chronic pain, growing in popularity in recent years. Those who are most suitable for PNS treatment are patients who suffer from localized nerve pain caused by a variety of factors such as trauma, surgery, amputation or diabetes. Additionally, PNS has been used to treat more complex conditions like complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
PNS was originally created in the mid-1960s, predating the widely used spinal cord stimulation. Since 2012, various therapeutic devices that stimulate peripheral nerves or offer peripheral nerve field stimulation have been authorized for treating neuropathic pain in multiple regions worldwide. Additionally, some geographic areas have approved these devices for treating migraine headaches and overactive bladder.
Peripheral neurostimulation devices share several technical similarities with established stimulation techniques. These include vagus nerve stimulation, used to treat depression and epilepsy, phrenic nerve stimulation, for respiratory insufficiency due to diaphragmic control impairment, and sacral nerve stimulation, for a variety of bladder conditions and approved for urinary incontinence treatment.
During this procedure, a small wire-like electrode is surgically placed near a peripheral nerve, which is located outside the brain or spinal cord. The electrode sends rapid electrical pulses that create a mild tingling sensation (known as paresthesia). Along with the electrode, a tiny receiver is implanted which can be activated by an external transmitter. When activated, pulse electric current creates an electrical field that inhibits pain transmission around the neurostimulator. PNS patients use a controller to regulate the intensity of the stimulus and level of sensation they feel. This new therapy offers an alternative to more invasive procedures like spinal cord stimulation or surgery.
The procedure is performed in an outpatient facility and patients can return home on the same day, with the majority of their recovery taking place over the following six to eight weeks. During this time, it's essential to limit physical activity, and your doctor will schedule regular appointments to monitor your progress.
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