Neurostimulation Devices – A Breakthrough in the Treatment of Neurological Disorders

Neurostimulation is an electrical process of stimulating, inhibiting, modifying, regulating, and altering the activity in the central, autonomous or peripheral nervous system in the human body. Neurostimulation devices send electrical impulse near to the spine region wherein these signals block the pain signals from reaching the brain. These devices deliver electrical stimulation to the patient’s brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system. Neurostimulation devices are particularly used for the treatment of neurological disorders such as epilepsy, chronic pain, Parkinson’s disease, depression, and other diseases. Advancements in the neurological technologies is delivering relief to the patients affected by psychiatric and neurological disorders.

According to the data published by WHO, there are around 50 million cases of dementia across the globe amongst which 60–70% is Alzheimer’s and 10 million are added every year. Dementia is the fifth leading cause of death worldwide. Furthermore, the incidence rate for Parkinson’s disease is 4.5–19 per 100,000 population every year.

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Chronic pain is the most common problem faced by millions across the world and at the same time is left untreated in most of the cases. Lower back pain, migraine, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis are the most prevalent neurological disorders. Approximately 3.97 billion people were diagnosed with chronic pain and neurological disorders, in the U.S., in 2017.

These growing incidences of neurological disorders are resulting in loss of work productivity and are further contributing to the global economic burden. Additionally, prolonged chronic pain also increases the risk of disability, depression, and anxiety. Performing everyday activities such as cleaning, bathing, and fitness and sports activities also becomes a challenge for people with chronic pain.

Opioids, a type of narcotic pain medication, have gained much traction owing to the increasing number of chronic pain cases. Opioids are very powerful drugs and may seem the ideal medicine for treating chronic pain. However, a long list of side-effects and the risk of addiction is associated with their use. The abuse of opioids has led to stringent governmental regulations imposed on their use and sale.

This has shifted the focus of the medical industry toward the neuromodulation technologies for the treatment of chronic pain and neurological disorders. Neurostimulation devices are being manufactured and adopted across the globe at a robust rate, owing to their specific, efficient, and safe approach to treat such diseases.

Source: The Insight Partners