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A Breakthrough in Pain Relief
If chronic pain is keeping you from doing the things you love, the SPRINT® Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System may offer the relief you’ve been searching for—without surgery, drugs, or permanent implants.
What Is the SPRINT PNS System?
The SPRINT PNS System is a 60-day, non-surgical pain treatment designed to deliver long-term relief. A thin, flexible lead is placed near the nerve causing pain and sends gentle electrical pulses to disrupt pain signals and restore balance to your nervous system.
Conditions Treated with SPRINT PNS
SPRINT PNS is used to treat a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions, including:
- Low back pain
- Knee and shoulder pain
- Post-surgical pain
- Post-amputation nerve pain
- Neuropathic pain
- Head, neck, or facial pain (excluding cranial nerve regions)
How It Works
SPRINT PNS uses tiny electrical pulses to interrupt pain signals sent from the nerve to the brain. Over time, this process is believed to help retrain how the brain perceives pain, potentially leading to lasting relief even after the device is removed.
The SPRINT PNS System Components
- MicroLead™: A tiny, flexible wire (about twice the size of a human hair) placed under the skin near a nerve
- Pulse Generator: A small, battery-powered wearable device
- Hand-Held Remote: Allows you to turn stimulation on/off and adjust intensity
What to Expect During Treatment
Treatment begins with a simple outpatient procedure. A local anesthetic is used to place the MicroLead under your skin, and the generator is secured with a small patch. Most patients return home the same day.
During the 60-day period, you can perform most normal activities. You’ll be asked to:
- Limit strenuous movement near the treatment area for the first week
- Avoid swimming and soaking in water
- Keep the treatment area clean and dry
- Turn the device off while driving
Real Patients. Real Results.
More than 70% of patients in clinical studies reported significant, long-lasting pain relief—even months or years after treatment ended.
Is SPRINT PNS Covered by Insurance?
Many insurance providers offer coverage for the SPRINT PNS System.
The SPRcare® Patient Access Program can assist you and your physician in obtaining prior authorization and verifying your benefits.
Is SPRINT PNS Right for You?
SPRINT PNS is ideal for patients who:
- Haven’t found relief with other pain treatments
- Want to avoid surgery or long-term medication use
- Need a non-opioid, non-permanent option
Results may vary, and your physician will determine if this therapy is appropriate for your condition. To learn more download the brochure and contact one of our Interventional Pain Management providers.
Download Spine Venture Guide Today!
Our goal is to make life better through care and teamwork. We aim to lead in our field, especially when it comes to orthopedic surgery and other healthcare services we specialize in, like neck and back care.
Our commitment is to give you and your surgeon all the support you need for a successful neck or back surgery. This guide has a lot of details about your surgery and can help answer many of your questions. You can download it, study it, and keep it as a helpful tool to get ready for your surgery and healing.
On top of this guide, one of our Spine Coordinators / Pre-admission Nurses will be in touch with you before your surgery. They’ll explain the whole process step by step – from checking in to leaving the hospital. We also want you to understand how to take care of yourself after surgery and be ready for your recovery journey. Most importantly, we want you to feel well-informed and at ease with your Optim Total Spine Experience.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact: Spine Coordinator
912.557.1000 Ext 11269 or 12299 – Optim Medical Center Tattnall
912.629.3534- Optim Surgery Center- Savannah
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Our Back and Neck Specialists
Pain Management
Michael Appeadu, MD
Interventional Pain Management
Interventional Pain Management: Interventional, Spine Pain Management
Ruben Diaz, MD
Interventional Pain Management
Interventional Pain Management: Interventional, Spine Pain Management
Joseph Hegarty, MD
Interventional Pain Management
Interventional Pain Management: Interventional, Spine Pain Management
Markus Niederwanger, MD
Interventional Pain Management
Interventional Pain Management: Interventional, Spine Pain Management
Jessica Reyes, MD
Interventional Pain Management
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