stimulation in that there is a lead placed on a peripheral nerve
or nerve root with implantable programmable generator (IPG)
placement under the skin and attached to the lead. The
stimulation is provided as a means of reducing pain or
stimulation for another specific purpose such as bladder
dysfunction.
Uses of PNS include:
1. interstitial cystitis pain
2. urinary incontinence unresponsive to conservative
measures or surgery
3. occipital neuralgia
4. facial pain
5. specific peripheral nerve entrapment or neuropathy
6. nerve root stimulation
Just as with SCS, a trial period is used prior to implantation
of the IPG, however if the nerve is well defined and there are
specific pain characteristics which make this technique
amenable to the specific patient, then a permanent lead
surgically implanted onto the nerve is used during the trial
period.
Complications: bleeding, infection, nerve injury, failure to
provide sufficient relief
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