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The longer you are living with diabetes and the older you are, the greater the chances you may develop painful diabetic neuropathy or “burning feet”. If you are living with this condition and have not found adequate pain relief, HF10™ may help.
How it works
Evidence shows that delivering mild electrical pulses to the nerves interrupts the transmission of pain signals to the brain, thus reducing pain.
Frequently asked questions
A recent study which examined the results of HF10™ in Peripheral Polyneuropathy found that 83% of patients with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy were responders* to HF10™. Approximately half of all patients that took part in the trial also reported sensory improvements 4.
[4] Galan et al. 14th Annual International Neuromodulation Society Meeting. Sydney Australia, May 25-30, 2019. Podium Presentation.
*the term ‘responders’ refers to the percentage of patients who experienced 50% or greater reduction in pain
Your Pain Specialist will talk to you about possible risks before proceeding with the treatment.
HF10™ may be reimbursed, depending on your level of cover provided by your health fund. Please speak to your treating physician to determine the costs specific to your situation.
There are usually two parts to the HF10™ procedure. The procedure is performed either under sedation or general anaesthetic. Firstly, there is a TRIAL procedure where temporary wires (called ‘leads’) are placed into the epidural space (a layer around the spine) via a needle, similar to the procedure some women have during labor. These leads are attached to the skin and a Temporary Stimulator is used to deliver HF10™ for approximately 7 days. Secondly, if the trial procedure has been successful, a FULL IMPLANT is performed. During implant, the leads are usually placed in the epidural space, similar to the trial.
These leads are then tunnelled under the skin to an Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG; similar to a cardiac pacemaker) which is implanted in the buttock. Following implant, a technician will program the device to optimize your treatment. Nevro® provides extended support to patients and a team of clinical specialists will be available to follow your progress in the months and years after implant.
A large Randomized Clinical Trial completed in 2017 demonstrated a reduction in pain of 67% and 65% in patients with leg and back pain respectively.
