Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Implantation, Washington

At WaPASS, our Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) implantation begins with a thorough evaluation of your nerve pain, including physical examination and imaging to identify the affected nerve. If you’re a suitable candidate, we start with a trial phase where a thin electrode is placed near the target nerve using a needle under local anesthesia. This electrode is connected to an external peripheral nerve stimulator that you’ll wear for about a week to assess how well it relieves your pain. If the trial provides significant relief—typically 50% or more, we proceed with the permanent implantation. This involves placing the electrode and a small pulse generator just beneath the skin in a quick outpatient procedure. After implantation, we fine-tune the device settings to your comfort and provide follow-up care to ensure lasting, effective pain relief.