Relieving Nerve Pain with Dorsal Root Ganglion Therapy

For individuals with chronic pain due to complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), there is now hope in the treatment of neuropathic pain. This type of chronic pain has been difficult to treat, until now. A new, FDA-approved technology called Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) therapy is clinically proven to provide superior and sustainable pain relief for patients with chronic pain due to CRPS. The physicians at Innovative Pain & Spine Specialists in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska are the first in the area to offer this new therapy to patients.

Symptoms of CRPS

Complex regional pain syndrome is an uncommon form of chronic pain that usually affects an arm or a leg. The cause of CRPS isn’t clearly understood. It typically develops after an injury, surgery, stroke, or heart attack, and the pain is out of proportion to the severity of the initial injury.

Individuals may experience some of the following symptoms:

  • Burning or pricking pain that can be constant or fluctuate, usually in an arm, leg, hand, or foot
  • Increased sensitivity to light touch or physical contact
  • Skin temperature is different than the opposite limb, and skin color ranges from shades of blue to red to blotchy
  • Skin texture can become shiny and thin, or thick and scaly
  • Abnormal growth of hair and nail on the affected limb can occur
  • Joints can become stiff and swollen
  • Muscle spasms, jerking, weakness, and loss of muscle can occur

Symptoms may change over time and vary from person to person. Pain, swelling, redness, noticeable changes in temperature and hypersensitivity - particularly to cold and touch - usually occur first.

Signs and symptoms of CRPS may go away on their own in some people. In others, signs and symptoms may persist for months to years. Early treatment is most effective.

Benefits of Dorsal Root Ganglion Therapy

By expanding the range of neurostimulation options, DRG therapy helps patients to improve their lives. DRG neurostimulation has been proven effective for treating neuropathic pain of the lower extremities after surgery, such as:

  • Hernia Repair
  • Total Hip Arthroplasty
  • Pelvic Floor Pain
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty
  • Lower Extremity Amputation
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery

Individuals with chronic pain due to CRPS typically have tried a number of therapies to relieve their pain, yet none were successful. With DRG therapy, the physicians at Innovative Pain & Spine can take a different approach in treating CRPS pain, one that sets a new standard of care. 

Patients have experienced remarkable results with DRG therapy.*

81.2% of patients achieved effective pain relief and great treatment success after three months

81% of patients reported a reduction in pain at 12 months

86% of patients reported DRG provided persistent pain relief at 12 months 

*Based on a study conducted by Abbott that compared the safety and effectiveness of DRG stimulation to a commercially available SCS device.

You Could be a Candidate for DRG

Chronic pain can affect every aspect of your life. If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic neuropathic pain associated with complex regional pain syndrome and have tried many different therapies to relieve it, Dorsal Root Ganglion therapy may be an option for you. The physicians at Innovative Pain & Spine can determine if you may be a candidate starting with a physical examination and learning about your medical history. 

Innovative Pain & Spine Specialists has offices in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. Call 402-413-5010 and find out how we can help you find relief from chronic pain so that you can get back to living a full life.

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