Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Specialist in Tampa, FL
Treatment:
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.
What is Peripheral Nerve Stimulation?
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:
Nerve Trauma
Phantom Pain / Stump Pain: Both Upper and Lower Extremity
Limb Salvage to Prevent Amputation for Intractable Pain
CRPS
Persistent Post Operative Pain
Torso / Trunk Pain
Pain in Upper and Lower extremities
Pelvic Pain
Why choose Us?
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.
What companies are FDA approved to supply PNS devices?
Dr. Kalava is able to offer Stimrouter, Moventis, Nalu& SPRINT PNS Systems to his patients at this time.