Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS)

Advanced Neuromodulation for Chronic Nerve Pain

When nerve pain becomes a constant barrier to your quality of life, and conservative treatments have failed, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) offers a sophisticated, minimally invasive solution. At Allevia, we utilize this cutting-edge neuromodulation technology to target pain at its source, effectively “scrambling” pain signals before they ever reach your brain.

What is a Peripheral Nerve Stimulator?

Unlike a Spinal Cord Stimulator which targets the central spine, a PNS targets specific individual nerves outside of the spinal cord (peripheral nerves). The system consists of a tiny, hair-thin wire (lead) and a small, wearable or implanted pulse generator.

• Targeted Relief: The lead is placed directly next to the specific nerve causing your pain—whether it’s in your shoulder, hip, knee, or foot.

• Interrupting Pain: The device sends mild electrical pulses that replace the sensation of pain with a gentle tingling or, in some cases, no sensation at all.

• Patient Controlled: You have the power to adjust the intensity of the stimulation using a wireless remote or smartphone app to match your pain levels throughout the day.

Common Conditions Treated:

• Post-Surgical Pain: Chronic pain following knee, shoulder, or hernia surgery.

• Neuropathic Pain: Burning or tingling sensations in the extremities.

• Occipital Neuralgia: Severe chronic headaches originating from the base of the skull.

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): Targeted relief for localized limb pain.

• Nerve Entrapment: Pain caused by specific nerve compression or trauma.

The Two-Step Path to Relief

One of the greatest advantages of PNS is the ability to “test drive” the system before committing to a permanent solution.

1. The Trial Phase: We place a temporary lead next to the nerve for several days. This allows you to experience the relief in your daily life. If your pain is reduced by 50% or more, the trial is considered a success.

2. The Permanent Procedure: If the trial is successful, a permanent, minimally invasive system is placed. This is an outpatient procedure that requires only a small incision and no hospital stay.

Benefits of PNS at Allevia

• Significant Pain Reduction: Many patients experience a dramatic decrease in pain and a restored ability to perform daily tasks.

• Reduced Opioid Use: By treating pain at the nerve level, many patients are able to lower or eliminate their reliance on oral pain medications.

• Minimally Invasive: No major surgery or bone removal is required.