First patient in Pocatello area treated with advanced nerve stimulation technique
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POCATELLO — Bingham Healthcare’s Minimally Invasive Spine and Pain Institute announced that Dr. Sergio Hickey has treated the first patient in the area with the SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System. In an era where the rate of advancements in healthcare is nothing short of astounding, Bingham Healthcare is committed to delivering cutting-edge medical innovations to the community. With a mission to provide the highest standard of care, Bingham Healthcare employs some of the nation’s foremost experts, ensuring that eastern Idahoans have access to the latest advancements in healthcare right in their own backyard.
Bingham Healthcare takes pride in its ability to attract top-tier physicians who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of medical practice. This dedication to excellence has led to a long list of “firsts” in medical procedures and technologies within the region, setting Bingham doctors apart as trailblazers in healthcare innovation.
The SPRINT System is a treatment in the burgeoning category of neurostimulation for pain that has been cleared for use in chronic pain within the back or extremities. Uncontrolled pain can be debilitating, impacting every aspect of a person’s life, including family interaction, the ability to work or enjoy hobbies, and even mental well-being. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. Pain is cited as the most common reason Americans access the health care system. It is a leading cause of disability and it is a major contributor to health care costs.
“I am very excited to offer my patients the SPRINT System because it is minimally invasive, meaning recovery time is measured in hours, not days or weeks. It does not have to be permanently implanted, and it can be extremely effective in treating challenging cases of severe pain. I’m looking forward to this new offering from Southeast Idaho residents.” said Dr. Hickey. “There is a huge unmet need for effective pain treatment options that do not depend on opioids or require permanent implantation. With SPRINT PNS, our ability to treat people in pain is significantly increased.”
Minimally invasive procedures offer hope to those living with pain, providing a path to relief and improved quality of life without the need for prolonged suffering.
Low back pain is a common and often debilitating issue, with about 80 percent of adults experiencing it at some point, according to the NIH. It’s a leading cause of job-related disability and missed workdays. If initial therapies don’t work, patients often turn to opioids, nerve ablation procedures, spinal cord stimulator implantation or surgery.
Shoulder pain ranks among the top three reasons patients seek medical help, and SPRINT has a proven track record in its treatment, showing long-term results in less than 60 days. Knee pain affects one in four adults, often due to injury or arthritis, limiting daily activities and quality of life, leading to a significant increase in total knee replacement surgeries annually.
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic, debilitating condition often induced by surgery or trauma, where early intervention, like SPRINT, can improve outcomes. Neuropathic pain, common after amputation, affects millions, hindering function, reducing quality of life and increasing the risk of depression, making effective treatments like SPRINT crucial.
About the SPRINT PNS System
The SPRINT PNS System, by SPR Therapeutics, marks an innovative shift in the treatment of pain. This breakthrough, restorative, 60-day treatment is a First-Line™ PNS option uniquely designed to recondition the central nervous system to provide significant and sustained relief from chronic pain — without a permanent implant, nerve destruction or the risk of addiction. The system has been studied extensively for low back pain, shoulder pain, post-amputation pain, and chronic and acute post-operative pain, and is cleared for use up to 60 days. Recognized by leading pain management centers, the breakthrough neuromodulation treatment offers a patient-preferred alternative to more invasive options.
For additional information regarding safety and efficacy visit https://www.SprintPNS.com