We’re pleased to announce that Pain Physicians of Wisconsin is now Pro Spine Pain.
We’re pleased to announce that Pain Physicians of Wisconsin is now Pro Spine Pain.
DRG stimulation is a form of neuromodulation. The dorsal root ganglion is the target of this chronic pain treatment.
It is an easily accessible structure that performs a vital role in the development and management of chronic neuropathic pain. It modulates sensory inputs and is responsible for increasing neuropathic pain and creating ectopic firing.
DRG stimulation is advantageous for patients with the following conditions:
Similar to standard spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion is also performed in two stages:
Like SCS, the implantation process for the DRG stimulation also begins with a trial. The procedure will be performed under light sedation. The trial period usually lasts 5 to 7 days. For the trial, the trial stimulator leads are implanted through the skin using an epidural needle. Then, your doctor will stimulate the dorsal root ganglion instead of the spinal cord after positioning the leads within the epidural space.
Once the trial procedure is successful in obtaining the desired results, permanent implantation is scheduled by your doctor at a later date. It is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. Your doctor will make two incisions to implant permanent leads through the predetermined location in the epidural space. He will also train you how to use the control unit to turn the system on and off.
The patient can go home once the procedure is finished and the programming is complete.
Thomas Stauss, MD, completed both his undergraduate and medical studies at the esteemed University of Wisconsin in Madison. Dr. Stauss values having access to a wide array of cutting-edge treatment options, ensuring effective relief for his patients' discomfort and a significant enhancement in their quality of life. More specifically, he specializes in utilizing implanted devices to manage chronic pain. Dr. Stauss’s primary objective is to uphold the dignity of each patient while delivering ethical and professional services.
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