The Reed Procedure℠
A groundbreaking peripheral nerve stimulation treatment
What is the Reed Procedure℠?
Developed by Dr. Kenneth Reed, the Reed Procedure℠ is a groundbreaking peripheral nerve stimulation treatment designed for chronic, severe migraine headaches. This migraine surgery entails implanting an advanced neurostimulator device under the skin in targeted areas to manage migraine headaches. With an impressive success rate exceeding 80%, the Reed Procedure℠ has proven effective for patients who haven’t responded to traditional migraine treatments.
The Reed Procedure℠ operates by focusing on the nerves in the supraorbital and occipital regions of the head, which often play a role in migraines.
How The Reed Procedure℠ Controls Migraine Headaches
Nerve Stimulation: A device implanted in the chest sends electrical impulses to specific nerves in the forehead and back of the head. Activated by a simple command, it creates a tingling sensation that targets key areas involved in migraines, providing immediate relief.
Brain Response: These impulses reach brain areas linked to migraines, helping to prevent or stop them effectively and safely.
Customized Control via iPhone App: After the device is implanted through the Reed Procedure℠, a specialist uses an iPhone app to set it up precisely for your needs. You can adjust the settings in real time to suit your pain management requirements.
Flexible Pain Management: You have access to various preset options on the same app, allowing you to choose and change your pain relief settings as needed for optimal comfort.
Benefits of the Reed Procedure℠
Immediate Relief
Delivers prompt relief from migraine symptoms by preventing or stopping the migraine
Enhanced Personal Control
Allows precise control over the device's settings via a user-friendly iPhone app.
Zero Side Effects
The Reed Procedure℠ uses a drug-free method to manage migraines, avoiding the side effects typical of migraine medications. This is perfect for anyone looking to steer clear of drugs.
Lowering Drug Reliance
This procedure can greatly decrease or completely remove the need for pain medication, providing a more drug-free method of managing migraines.
Seamless Pain Control
The neurostimulator offers flexible use, functioning continuously or in brief intervals as needed, without interfering with your daily life.
Invisible and Discreet Management
The device is completely hidden under the skin, with no visible parts, ensuring your privacy. You can discreetly adjust your treatment settings through an iPhone app at any time and place, without anyone else knowing.
Patient Controller App
Complete Control: The app puts all control features at your fingertips, enabling you to modify stimulation levels, choose between preset programs, and manage your migraine treatment wherever you are.
Sustained Effectiveness: The app helps maintain the treatment’s impact over time. Should you experience diminished relief, a device representative can make remote adjustments to reinstate the original effectiveness.
Remote Adjustments: Adjustments to the neurostimulator can be made remotely by device representatives, allowing you to enjoy continuous, optimized pain management without leaving home.
iPhone Provided: If you don’t have an iPhone, one will be provided at no extra cost, ensuring you can access all the benefits of the control app.
User-Friendly: The app is designed for easy use, allowing quick modifications to your treatment settings for immediate relief.
Always Accessible: Make adjustments to your treatment anytime, anywhere, for a hassle-free experience.
The Trial Procedure
The trial procedure is an essential first step in the Reed Procedure℠, designed to assess the effectiveness of neurostimulation for alleviating individual cases of chronic head pain. During this preliminary phase, patients are fitted with a temporary stimulator to predict the level of pain relief that the permanent neurostimulator implant may provide. The trial’s success is a pivotal indicator, as a significant reduction in pain suggests a positive outcome for the permanent implant.
1. Gentle Sedation and Non-Surgical Insertion
Comfortable Setup: During the trial, patients receive IV sedation for comfort. The device’s leads are placed using a non-surgical method similar to regular IV insertion, keeping the main unit external.
2. Trial Experience in Comfort:
Flexible Trial Setting: Patients spend a 3-day trial either at home or in a hotel, allowing them to assess the stimulator’s effectiveness in familiar surroundings and against typical head pain triggers.
3. Feedback and Evaluation:
Critical Insights: Patients provide vital feedback on how well the trial relieves pain, which is key in deciding whether to opt for the permanent implant.
*Differences from the Permanent Procedure:
Trial vs. Permanent: The trial involves external components for temporary evaluation, unlike the permanent version, which is fully implanted and designed for ongoing chronic pain management.
*Proven Success Rate:
High Efficacy: The trial shows an 80% success rate, with the majority of patients experiencing substantial pain relief and opting to proceed with the permanent Reed Procedure℠.
Contact US Migraine Today
If delving deeper into the Reed Procedure℠ and determining your candidacy piques your curiosity, reach out to US Migraine today to arrange a consultation. Our team is committed to delivering tailored care and potent relief for those grappling with migraines. There’s no need to endure silently – initiate the path to enduring migraine relief today.
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