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Aug1

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain: How It Works and Who Qualifies Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is a minimally invasive therapy that places a thin electrode near a specific peripheral nerve to interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. It is FDA cleared for chronic pain conditions that have not responded to medication, physical […]

Jul24

Kyphoplasty vs Vertebroplasty for Compression Fractures

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Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty for Spinal Compression Fractures: What to Know Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are minimally invasive procedures that stabilize painful vertebral compression fractures using bone cement. Both take under an hour and often relieve pain within a day. Kyphoplasty adds a balloon step that can restore some lost vertebral height before the cement is placed. […]

Jun29

DRG Stimulation for CRPS and Focal Nerve Pain

DRG Stimulation for CRPS and Focal Nerve Pain DRG stimulation is a form of neuromodulation that targets the dorsal root ganglion, a cluster of sensory nerves near the spine. It delivers precise electrical pulses to specific pain pathways. This focus makes it especially effective for hard-to-treat focal pain, including Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in […]

Jun26

Medial Branch Block vs. Facet Joint Injection

Medial Branch Block vs. Facet Joint Injection: What’s the Difference? A facet joint injection places steroid and anesthetic inside the joint to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. A medial branch block places anesthetic on the small nerves that carry pain signals from the joint, mainly to diagnose the source. Both target facet joint pain, but […]

Jun24

SCS Trial vs. Permanent Implant: How It Works

Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial vs. Permanent Implant: How the Two Phases Work A spinal cord stimulator trial is a temporary test using leads placed through a needle, with no incision, worn for about five to seven days. The permanent implant is a minor outpatient surgery that places leads and a battery under the skin. Patients […]

Jun22

Spinal Cord Stimulation: What to Expect

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Spinal Cord Stimulation: What to Expect Before, During, and After Spinal cord stimulation is a minimally invasive therapy that uses a small implanted device to send mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord. These pulses interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. Most patients first complete a short trial, then receive a permanent implant […]