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DRG Therapy
DRG therapy, or Dorsal Root Ganglion stimulation therapy, is a type of neuromodulation therapy used to manage chronic pain, particularly in cases where other treatments have been unsuccessful. It involves the implantation of a small device that delivers electrical pulses to the dorsal root ganglion (DRG), a cluster of nerve cells located along the spinal cord.
This treats chronic pain in your trunk or legs. It uses electrical pulses to disrupt pain signals as they pass through your spinal nerves. It may reduce your need for pain medications. Here’s how it works.
Here’s how DRG therapy typically works:
Implantation: A small device, similar to a pacemaker, is surgically implanted under the skin in the lower back or buttock area. This device is connected to thin wires (leads) that are placed near the targeted dorsal root ganglion(s).
Stimulation: Once the device is implanted, it delivers mild electrical pulses to the dorsal root ganglion(s). These electrical pulses interfere with pain signals traveling along the nerves, effectively reducing the perception of pain.
Programming: The intensity and frequency of the electrical pulses can be adjusted by a healthcare provider using an external programmer. This allows for personalized treatment based on the patient’s specific pain patterns and preferences.
Often used to treat chronic pain conditions
DRG therapy is often used to treat chronic pain conditions that affect specific areas of the body, such as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS), post-surgical pain syndrome, and neuropathic pain. It is particularly effective for pain that is localized or focused in a specific area, such as the foot, knee, groin, or hand.
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