DRG Stimulation

DRG Stimulation services offered in Newburyport, Danvers and Gloucester, MA

Dorsal root ganglion (DRG) therapy is a neuromodulation treatment that targets a cluster of nerve cells known as the dorsal root ganglion. These nerve cells receive pain signals from specific areas of the body, such as the knee, pelvis, ankle, hip, or foot. DRG stimulation works by delivering mild electrical pulses to the ganglion, effectively modulating or blocking pain signals before they reach the brain. This process helps reduce the sensation of pain, providing relief for individuals suffering from chronic pain conditions.

What Is the Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) and why is it important?

The dorsal root ganglion is a collection of nerve cell bodies located along the spinal cord. It serves as a critical relay station, receiving pain signals from the body's periphery and transmitting them to the spinal cord and brain. By targeting the DRG, neuromodulation therapies can intervene at an early stage in pain processing, making them particularly effective for focal pain conditions.

Steps to Obtain DRG Therapy

Pain Management Consultation – A specialist evaluates your condition to determine if DRG therapy is appropriate.
Trial Implantation – A temporary DRG stimulation lead is implanted to assess whether the therapy can reduce pain by at least 50%.
Trial Evaluation – The temporary system remains in place for about five days, after which it is removed.
Permanent Implantation – If the trial is successful, the Proclaim DRG lead and battery are implanted in a follow-up procedure.
Insurance Requirements – Most insurance providers require a psychological evaluation and pre-authorization before approving the trial procedure.

What DRG System is used?

Both Dr. Kenneth Branton and Dr. Charles Ho use Abbott’s Proclaim DRG Therapy, an FDA-approved system designed for targeted pain relief. You can learn more about the Proclaim DRG Neurostimulator System here.

Am I a Candidate for Abbott’s Proclaim DRG Therapy?

The best way to determine if Abbott’s Proclaim DRG Therapy is right for you is to schedule an evaluation with a board-certified, Harvard fellowship-trained pain management physician.

To book an appointment, contact:

Pain Management Centers of New England 978-992-4580 (Newburyport, MA)
Beth Israel Lahey Health Pain Management Center 978-304-8600 (Danvers, MA)