Neuromodulation works by either actively stimulating nerves to produce a natural biological response or by applying targeted pharmaceutical agents in tiny doses directly to site of action.
Neurostimulation devices involve the application of electrodes to the spinal cord. These precisely placed leads connect via an extension cable to a pulse generator and power source, which generates the necessary electrical stimulation. A low-voltage electrical current passes from the generator to the nerve, and can either inhibit pain signals or stimulate neural impulses where they were previously absent.
Neuromodulation have many applications, such as deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, sacral nerve stimulation for pelvic disorders and incontinence, and spinal cord stimulation for ischemic disorders and well as chronic pain.
In the context of chronic pain, neuromodulation works by actively stimulating nerves to produce a natural biological response. Neurostimulation devices involve the application of electrodes to the spinal cord or peripheral nerves. These precisely placed leads connect to a pulse generator and power source, which generates the necessary electrical stimulation. A low-voltage electrical current passes from the generator to the nerve and can inhibit pain signals.
There are several types of stimulation options designed to treat different types of pain. Contact us at Omaha Pain Physicians today to find out if you are a candidate for neuromodulation.
There are complications that are general to any implant into the body and complications that are specific to the technique, therapy and disease. You should ask your doctor and the implanting team all about any common or dangerous possible side effects before embarking on this or any treatment. Further information on complications specific to the device, technique and therapy can be found from the manufacturers’ own websites.
