Interventional Pain Procedure
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)
Calm stubborn nerve pain and get back to doing the things you love. (Placeholder.)
What Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Treats
When pain stays in one place and simply will not let go, it can quietly narrow your world. PNS is often recommended for localized chronic nerve pain that hasn't responded to medication, physical therapy, or injections. A small device placed near the affected nerve delivers mild electrical pulses that interrupt pain signals from that specific nerve, so you can get back to the moments that matter. (Placeholder.)
- Chronic post-surgical nerve pain
- Occipital, chronic headache & migraine pain
- Shoulder, knee, or foot nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy
How It Works
You do not have to commit to anything upfront. Most patients start with a short trial to experience the relief for themselves before a permanent device is placed. (Placeholder.)
Trial Period
A temporary electrode is placed near the target nerve so you can feel the difference and confirm meaningful pain relief before committing to an implant.
Implantation
If the trial brings the relief you were hoping for, a tiny lead is placed near the target nerve in a minimally invasive, image-guided outpatient procedure.
Personalized Programming
Your device is fine-tuned to your pain patterns and adjusted over time as your needs and your life change.
Are You a Candidate?
If any of the following sound like you, peripheral nerve stimulation may be a path worth exploring: (Placeholder. A consultation confirms candidacy.)
- Your pain is localized to one nerve or region
- Conservative care (meds, PT, injections) hasn't given lasting relief
- You want to reduce reliance on pain medication
- You're seeking a targeted alternative to broader surgery
Why Choose Nexis for PNS
Image-Guided Precision
Real-time imaging for accurate, safe lead placement, so you can feel confident every step of the way.
Minimally Invasive
Small incisions, less pain, and a faster return to the activities you love.
Outpatient Convenience
Performed same-day in our accredited surgery center, so you can recover at home.
Recovery & Common Questions
Most patients return home the same day and ease back into light activity within a few days, with our care team guiding you every step of the way. (Placeholder. Recovery varies by patient.)
Is peripheral nerve stimulation reversible?
Yes, because you trial the therapy first and the device can be turned off or removed, PNS is considered a reversible option, so you can take this step with peace of mind. (Placeholder.)
Is the procedure done in a hospital?
No, most PNS procedures are performed on an outpatient basis in our modern ambulatory surgery center, so you can head home the same day. (Placeholder.)
How is PNS different from spinal cord stimulation?
PNS targets a specific peripheral nerve rather than the spinal cord, making it well suited to pain that's isolated to one nerve or region. (Placeholder.)
See If PNS Is Right for You
Schedule a consultation with our specialists to discuss your options.