Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Targeted pain relief without invasive surgery. Tiny electrodes placed near specific nerves deliver mild electrical pulses that modulate pain signals, offering sustained relief for complex chronic pain.
What Is Peripheral Nerve Stimulation?
Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is an advanced, minimally invasive technique that uses small electrodes placed near a specific peripheral nerve to deliver low-level electrical impulses. These impulses interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain, effectively reducing or eliminating the perception of pain.
PNS is particularly valuable for patients with localized chronic pain that hasn't responded adequately to injections or medications. The technology has advanced significantly in recent years, with smaller electrodes, wireless systems, and improved targeting that make the procedure less invasive and more effective than ever.
Dr. Bhakta evaluates each patient carefully to determine whether PNS is appropriate, often after other interventional treatments have been tried.
Conditions Treated
Refractory Sciatica
Sciatic nerve pain that hasn't responded to other treatments.
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Chronic nerve root pain shooting from the lower back into the leg.
Cervical Radiculopathy
Nerve pain radiating from the neck into the arm and hand.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Chronic pain affecting a limb, often after injury or surgery.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Nerve damage causing burning, shooting, or electric-shock sensations.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Chronic leg pain from spinal canal narrowing compressing the nerves.
Learn More from Trusted Medical Sources
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain
NIH / PMC
Neuropathic Pain
Cleveland Clinic Consult QD
These links are provided for educational purposes. They do not constitute medical advice. Always consult Dr. Bhakta for personalized treatment recommendations.
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Bhadresh L. Bhakta, M.D.
Board-Certified Interventional Pain Specialist
Fellowship trained in Pain Medicine at Vanderbilt University. Board Certified for decades. Formerly served as Associate Professor at OU School of Medicine. Serving Tulsa since 2000.
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