Dr Charles Buzzanell (also known as Dr Buzzanell) from Blue Ridge Pain Management speaks up about the benefits of neurostimulation and the different types of neurostimulation devices.
What are the benefits of neurostimulation?
- Neurostimulation may give effective pain relief and decrease the need for medications.
- This therapy does not cause permanent changes to the spine or nerves and can be completely removed.
- Typically, patients who have success with neurostimulation experience a 50 percent or greater reduction in their pain and improved ability to perform daily activities.
What are the types of neurostimulation devices?
Manufacturers of these devices offer a variety of neurostimulation systems that can be tailored to relieve different symptoms, including rechargeable and non-rechargeable devices. One of the latest models from Medtronics is the Restore Advanced neurostimulator, which can operate for nine years with a battery recharge only once every four to six weeks. And the device is about the size of a pocket watch. Prior to implanting a neurostimulation system, you undergo a screening test.
Here’s why you need a screening test for neurostimulation.
