Peripheral nerve stimulation can treat an array of conditions, including arthritis, back and neck conditions, muscle and joint pain, post-traumatic injury, recovery from surgery, osteoporosis, sciatica and pain from work-related injuries.
Getting it done the best way possible is key.
Earlier this week, Valley Health announced it is now using the Sprint Peripheral Nerve Stimulation System (manufactured by SPR Pain Relief) to better serve patients experiencing chronic pain that has not been resolved using traditional therapies and pain management.
PNS involves implanting the temporary Sprint Peripheral Nerve Stimulation System, which stimulates injured or chronically irritated nerves using low currents of electricity.
During this minimally invasive procedure, performed under local anesthesia, the PNS system is implanted into the muscle along the affected nerve identified to be causing the pain. The system is connected through a thin wire that is attached to a small battery pack in a waterproof dressing. The battery pack is adhesive and can be detached and reattached.
The system remains for 60 days and is then removed. During the course of 60 days, the electric current emitted from the system alters the nerve to reduce pain signaling, which may reduce the sense of pain.
“This treatment is beneficial for a wide range of pain pathologies,” Dr. Uzma Parvez said. “It has been very well-tolerated and has shown long-term benefits to patients.”
Dr. Philip Lin, a pain management specialist, agreed.
“The nerve is essentially rehabilitated as the pain signals are modulated using electrical currents,” he said. “Patients have shown improved quality of life after the implant has been removed.”
Valley officials say other treatment modalities, including pain management therapies and medication, will be recommended before a patient may be eligible for PNS. To learn if PNS is right for your pain, please speak with the pain management team.
