Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Specialist in Tampa, FL
Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is an excellent treatment option for chronic or refractory neuropathic pain. Compared to spinal cord stimulation (SCS), it is more specific, as it easily targets small areas of neuropathic pain and does not affect the central nervous system. A good test is to see if a local anesthetic injection at the intended stimulation site relieves the pain.
A thin, threadlike lead is implanted below the skin, near the nerve, to deliver rapid electrical pulses to inhibit pain signals sent to the brain. The transmitter resembles a bandage and is worn on top of the skin, above the implanted lead. The patient can control the electrical pulses with a wireless remote device, adjusting the settings depending on their level of pain.
A wire-like electrode is placed under the skin, near the nerve, to deliver rapid electrical pulses which feel like mild tingling. Patients can control the pulses with a wireless device to inhibit pain signals sent to the brain.
Conditions PNS can treat:
This treatment requires a robust understanding of peripheral neuroanatomy and the ability to use ultrasound to place the PNS. Dr. Kalava is uniquely qualified with a fellowship in Regional Anesthesia from Mayo Clinic, wherein he trained and mastered the skills to identify peripheral nerves and target these nerves to treat a variety of pain conditions.
Dr. Kalava is able to offer Stimrouter, Nalu & SPRINT PNS Systems to his patients at this time.
Post Amputation Pain
Managing Neuralgia (Nerve Pain)
Ilio-inguinal Neuralgia
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“My treatment is helping a lot and I actually had a procedure for stimrouter … the results are really incredible and my pain is minimal.” – Marita
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“Doctor Arun Kalava is an amazing person and smart. The staff is absolutely professional, responsible and respectful. They understand your situation and give you security. My treatment is helping a lot and I actually had a procedure for stimrouter because a nerve damage; the results and really incredible and my pain is minimal. I recommend 100%.” – Mauricio
