Neuromodulation

A spinal cord stimulator is an implantable neuromodulation device is surgically implanted under the skin. It works to send electric signals to certain parts of the spine to help control pain.  Spinal Cord stimulators have been around for many years and has made advances. They are used for back and limb pain by blocking the pain receptors in the brain.

Peripheral Nerve Stimulator, PNS, is another neuromodulation technique used to treat chronic pain.  A wire is placed near a nerve that is beyond the brain or spinal cord that sends electrical impulses that help to control pain. Severe neuropathic pain can be controlled with the PNS. The electrodes are placed initially as a week trial. If the patient experiences relief, a permanent device can be implanted. The implantation of a PNS is an outpatient procedure done under local anesthesia.

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
• Ilioinguinal Neuralgia
• Intercostal Neuralgia
• Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Neuropathy (Meralgia Paresthetica)
• Low Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Occipital Neuralgia
• Pain Following Hernia Surgery
• Painful Nerve Injuries
• Painful Peripheral Neuropathies
• Peripheral Vascular Disease Neuropathy
• Postamputation (Stump) pain
• Postherpetic Neuralgia
• Posthoracotomy Syndrome
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain

Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation is an outpatient procedure aimed at a cluster of neurons in the posterior root of spinal nerves. All sensory information passes through the dorsal root ganglion which makes it a perfect place to block pain signals. Dorsal root stimulation is very effective in patients with chronic pain.