Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in Las Vegas
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At the Las Vegas Sports & Spine Center we understand your frustration and offer many pain management options, including peripheral nerve stimulation. This device alters signals from nerves to help control discomfort–to learn more about this treatment option.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Q & A
What is Peripheral Nerve Stimulation?
Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is a treatment that uses electronic impulses to stimulate nerves in order to control pain. Stimulation of the right type and location can help provide long-term pain relief for conditions such as chronic back or leg pain, osteoarthritis, postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), painful diabetic neuropathy, and angina. The PNS device is a small machine that is worn on the body. A wire (lead) with a very thin needle on the end of it goes under the skin and delivers electrical pulses to nerve fibers.
What is Done During Treatment for Peripheral Nerve Stimulation?
The stimulator typically consists of two parts: a battery that is attached to the skin with an adhesive patch, and a wire with a thin needle on the end of it. The needle is inserted into epidural space for spinal cord stimulation or placed near or on a nerve outside the spinal canal for peripheral nerve stimulation. A clinician determines where to place both types of wires during a procedure that is done in the hospital or outpatient facility. Stimulation sites are usually near or on peripheral nerves and conducted to the spinal cord with wires that do not go into the brain (epidural). The needle may be inserted using local anesthesia, and patients may require sedation for this procedure.
Am I A Candidate for Peripheral Nerve Stimulation?
Candidates for peripheral nerve stimulation are those who have tried other treatments and have found them inadequate. In addition, the condition must be stable without progression.
In the treatment of pain, peripheral nerve stimulation has been used to relieve conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome and neck pains. Peripheral neuropathy can also be treated with this method; diabetic or otherwise – it’s an excellent option for those who suffer from chronic sharp shooting sensations down their leg!
What is the Process?
The first step in placing the peripheral nerve stimulation device is a trial run. During this time, leads are attached to your nerves under the skin but worn on your waistline so that the doctor can monitor pain levels closely to see if permanent placement would benefit the patient’s quality of life. The second part involves the implantation of the device.
What are the Potential Benefits of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation?
A patient may experience the following benefits after peripheral nerve stimulation surgery:
- A decrease in pain symptoms with increased mobility
- Elimination of or reduced need for medication (because of decreased pain)
- Fewer side effects
- A better quality of life