SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)

The SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System is a non-surgical drug-free neurostimulation treatment that may offer pain relief to people who have been suffering with chronic pain in their back, shoulders, knees, head/neck or are experiencing other nerve-related pain. This breakthrough treatment targets select nerves which may reduce the pain you have lived with for far too long.

A short-term treatment of only 60 days designed to provide long-term relief, the SPRINT System is an innovative option to treat your chronic pain, potentially avoiding the need for opioids, other pain medications or a permanent implant.

With the SPRINT System, a tiny threadlike wire called a MicroLead™ about the size of two human hairs, is placed under your skin to deliver stimulation near a nerve that is causing pain. A small wearable device sends gentle electrical pulses through the MicroLead to the nerve. A simple hand-held remote allows you to control the simulation level to find a setting that works best for you. After 60 days, the MicroLead is removed, and treatment is complete. While results may vary, a majority of patients in clinical studies have seen significant and sustained relief of pain and/or interference of pain with their daily activities following the treatment.

You may be wondering what risks are associated with the SPRINT PNS System. The most common adverse event reported in clinical studies was skin irritation due to components being adhered to the skin (which may include inflammation, mild blistering, and/or redness). Other less-reported events included itching at the lead exit site, pain after lead placement and infection. The majority of the adverse events in clinical studies were resolved with little to no intervention within a few days, and none were classified as serious. Similar adverse events have been reported outside of clinical studies. Infections have been reported for 1-2% of patients. Serious adverse events have been rare. Click the link to see Patients’ Frequently Asked Questions.

The SPRINT System is covered by Medicare. Many private insurance companies also provide coverage following prior authorization. The company that manufactures the SPRINT system has a dedicated team of reimbursement specialists called the SPRcare® Patient Access Team who offer support for facilitating commercial insurance coverage and can, with your permission, assist you in determining your insurance coverage and working with you and your doctor to obtain necessary approvals.

An Overview of SPRINT PNS

What to Expect When Using SPRINT

SPRINT®, MicroLead™, and SPRcare® are registered or common law trademarks of SPR.

Take the Next Step Toward Pain Relief

If chronic pain has taken control of your life, it’s time to explore proven, innovative solutions. At Oregon Pain & Spine, Dr. Kemp and our expert team are committed to helping you find lasting relief.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and see if the SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System is right for you.