Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy
A Solution for Nerve Pain.
Peripheral neuropathy is damage to your peripheral nerves, often causing weakness, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet. Our care starts by identifying the underlying cause, then builds a targeted plan around symptom relief, better function, and quality of life.
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Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathy can affect many body systems, from sensation in the feet and hands to digestion and heart rate. With advanced diagnostic tools, our team works toward an accurate diagnosis first, then a plan that may combine medication, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and, in some cases, surgery to address the root cause.
Conditions & treatments
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Peripheral Nerve Stimulators
Minimally invasive neurostimulation that sends electrical pulses to the peripheral nerves to interrupt pain signals.
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Diabetic Nerve Pain
Care for burning, tingling, and numbness in the feet and hands caused by nerve damage from diabetes.
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Nerve Conduction Studies & EMG
Diagnostic testing that measures nerve signal speed and muscle response to pinpoint nerve damage.
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Medication Management
Pain relievers, anti-seizure medications, and antidepressants used to manage nerve-related pain.
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Physical Therapy & Mobility
Exercise programs that strengthen muscles, improve balance, and support day-to-day mobility.
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Nerve Decompression & Repair
Surgical options for nerve compression or damaged nerves when conservative care has not worked.
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Foot Drop
Difficulty lifting the front of the foot, which can develop when neuropathy damages the nerves that control movement.
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Lifestyle & Prevention
Guidance on activity, nutrition, and habits that help slow nerve damage and control symptoms.
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Nerve Stimulators
Peripheral nerve stimulators are medical devices designed to relieve pain by emitting electrical pulses directly to the peripheral nerves. Those pulses can modulate pain signals before they reach the brain, reducing the pain a patient feels. The approach is minimally invasive and offers an option for patients who have not found relief from more conventional treatments.
At Pulse, nerve stimulators are an important tool for people living with chronic pain. They can improve quality of life and may reduce dependence on pain medication, along with its side effects and risks.
Diagnostic advances
- Nerve conduction studies (NCS) to measure the speed and strength of electrical signals traveling through the nerves
- Electromyography (EMG) to assess muscle response and overall nerve function
- High-resolution ultrasound imaging for a non-invasive view of peripheral nerve structures
- Blood testing for biomarkers linked to inflammatory conditions or genetic disorders
- A full review of your history and symptoms alongside every test result
What causes
Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder of the peripheral nerves with many possible causes. When the exact cause cannot be identified, it is known as idiopathic neuropathy.
- Diabetes, the most common cause, which can damage the nerves of the feet and hands
- Physical injury or trauma
- Infections such as shingles, Lyme disease, or HIV
- Autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
- Vitamin deficiencies
- Exposure to toxic substances such as heavy metals or chemicals
- Certain medications, including chemotherapy drugs
- Genetic factors that contribute to peripheral nerve damage
Meet our podiatric surgeon
Arshad Khan, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM
Dr. Arshad A. Khan has extensive experience, research, and training in podiatric surgery, with a special focus on nerve and pain disorders.
His advanced work with nerve harvesting has enabled him to restore function and feeling in patients with foot drop. These nerve rerouting techniques and neuromodulation therapies have also helped patients experiencing chronic pain who had failed every other treatment. Dr. Khan is one of the few surgeons in the world who can restore motion quickly for those who suffer from foot drop.
He also specializes in diabetic nerve pain and foot and ankle surgery.
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Treatment options
Care is tailored to the cause of your neuropathy and how it affects your daily life.
Medications
Pain relievers, anti-seizure drugs, and antidepressants can be effective in managing nerve-related pain and discomfort.
Physical therapy
Therapy exercises help strengthen muscles and improve mobility. Plans are designed around your specific symptoms and goals.
Lifestyle modifications
A healthy lifestyle matters in managing neuropathy. We work with patients on quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and adding low-impact activity to daily routines.
Surgery
In severe cases where conservative measures have not worked, minimally invasive techniques can address nerve compression or repair damaged nerves, with a focus on shorter recovery and better outcomes.
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