Patient Stories
Walter
Now that StimRouter has alleviated his chronic shoulder pain, he can reach higher
“After my stroke, I had left-side paralysis and an untouchable shoulder due to pain. I was in rehabilitation for about five weeks. I was able to start walking with a cane, but my shoulder was so painful, that I couldn’t do much rehab with it. I tried taking pain medication, but it didn’t help. It just didn’t work for my pain.
“One day I was introduced to the StimRouter and I started to get excited; I was excited about the thought of exercising my arm without pain.
“Without hesitation, I went for it. The procedure was completely painless for me and didn’t take long; the prep time seemed more intense than the actual surgery.
“Two weeks after the implant, I went back and they removed the single stitch left from the procedure over the implant site.
“I will say ever since I’ve had the StimRouter, my pain has been reduced significantly. I’m getting some good return from it— to the point I can now exercise my arm! Before StimRouter, I couldn’t put my arm up over my head, because the pain was too intense. Now, I can get it over my head.
“I even noticed I have some carryover pain relief when I’m not wearing my StimRouter. I have been working with my occupational therapist at putting both of my hands up over my head at the same time.
“I’m sure I will find more things I can do now that my pain is reduced, so I’ll have to try them and find out — even things like getting something off a high shelf with my left hand or pulling my arm up by itself.
Walter
’s Story
Now that StimRouter has alleviated his chronic shoulder pain, he can reach higher
Individual results may vary. Consult your doctor to see if StimRouter is right for you. See full prescribing information here.
“I would recommend StimRouter for anyone in my position needing relief for their chronic pain. My plan is to keep going and gain more mobility. I can say I am much happier with StimRouter — it takes away my pain.”
“After my stroke, I had left-side paralysis and an untouchable shoulder due to pain. I was in rehabilitation for about five weeks. I was able to start walking with a cane, but my shoulder was so painful, that I couldn’t do much rehab with it. I tried taking pain medication, but it didn’t help. It just didn’t work for my pain.
“One day I was introduced to the StimRouter and I started to get excited; I was excited about the thought of exercising my arm without pain.
“Without hesitation, I went for it. The procedure was completely painless for me and didn’t take long; the prep time seemed more intense than the actual surgery.
“Two weeks after the implant, I went back and they removed the single stitch left from the procedure over the implant site.
“I will say ever since I’ve had the StimRouter, my pain has been reduced significantly. I’m getting some good return from it— to the point I can now exercise my arm! Before StimRouter, I couldn’t put my arm up over my head, because the pain was too intense. Now, I can get it over my head.
“I even noticed I have some carryover pain relief when I’m not wearing my StimRouter. I have been working with my occupational therapist at putting both of my hands up over my head at the same time.
“I’m sure I will find more things I can do now that my pain is reduced, so I’ll have to try them and find out — even things like getting something off a high shelf with my left hand or pulling my arm up by itself.
StimRouter worked for these patients, but individual results may vary. It is available by prescription only. The StimRouter Neuromodulation System is indicated for pain management in adults who have severe intractable chronic pain of peripheral nerve origin, as an adjunct to other modes of therapy (e.g., medications). The StimRouter is not intended to treat pain in the craniofacial region. StimRouter is contraindicated in patients who have any active implanted device such as an implanted demand cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator, or metallic implant in the immediate area intended for implant.
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