DRG Stimulation | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2019年8月19日—PainspecialistsperformimplantswithDRGstimulators.ADRGstimulator(device​)isplacedinyourback,closetoacertainDRG.TheDRG ...

The dorsal root ganglion (DRG) is a group of cells, found along some of your nerves, as they connect to your spinal cord. Pain signals from your body are sent and processed in the DRG before they move further to the spinal cord and brain.

Therapeutic electrical pulses that are applied to the DRG can treat chronic pain. The therapy is known as “DRG stimulation” or “DRG neuro-stimulation”. This new treatment is now available in the United States. It has been successfully used for chronic leg pain, such as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). However, it has also treated chronic foot, knee, groin, abdomen, and pelvic pain.

Pain specialists perform implants with DRG stimulators. A DRG stimulator (device) is placed in your back, close to a certain DRG. The DRG stimulator “turns off” your pain by acting on a targeted DRG. This may be a new treatment option for you if you suffer from chronic pai...