A Non-Invasive, Non-Pharmaceutical Pain Management Option
Uncontrolled pain can be debilitating, impacting every aspect of a person’s
life including family interaction, ability to work or enjoy hobbies, and
even mental wellbeing. According to the National Institutes of Health
(NIH), pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer
combined. Pain is cited as the most common reason Americans access the
health care system. It is a leading cause of disability and it is a major
contributor to health care costs.
Common treatments for pain often come with limitations that don’t
appeal to many patients:
Ongoing use of medication, including opioids
Destruction of nerve fibers (known as radiofrequency ablation)
Invasive surgical procedures
Permanently implanted neurostimulation systems
The Shannon Interventional Pain Management team now offers a new option
to control chronic pain. The SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation System
is a minimally invasive, neurostimulation treatment that may offer pain
relief to people who have been suffering from chronic pain in their back,
shoulders, or knees, or are experiencing other nerve-related pain. This
breakthrough, restorative treatment targets select nerves to reduce chronic pain.
Contact our team today to learn more about our SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in San Angelo.
How SPRINT Works
The SPRINT System sends mild electrical pulses (called peripheral nerve
stimulation, or PNS) directly to the nerves, which may reduce pain signals
and provide you with relief. You can perform most daily activities during
the treatment. A tiny MicroLead™, not much larger than the size
of a hair, is placed to stimulate the targeted nerve. A small device sends
gentle pulses through the MicroLead to stimulate the nerve. A simple handheld
remote allows you to control the simulation level to find a setting that
works best for you. After 60 days, the MicroLead is removed, and treatment
is complete. The treatment is drug-free and requires no permanent implant.
Studies have shown a majority of patients have seen sustained pain relief
following the treatment, even up to 6 months to a year afterward.
Because it is a minimally invasive treatment option, it can be introduced
early in the treatment continuum, and often, earlier intervention leads
to better outcomes. There is a huge unmet need for pain treatment options
that do not depend on opioids or require permanent implants. With SPRINT
PNS, we now have a minimally invasive and effective option to offer this
large patient population.
The SPRINT System is covered by Medicare. Many private insurance companies
also provide coverage following prior authorization.
For more information about Sprint Peripheral Nerve Stimulator, please call
Shannon’s Interventional Pain Management team at
325.747.2247.
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