What to expect with Nevro HFXTM
0.Speak with a pain management provider experienced with HFX
Find out if it’s right for you.
Identifying a physician that offers HFX is an important first step. At your consultation, your doctor will assess your condition, discuss relevant treatment options and answer any questions you may have.
1.Try HFX in a temporary trial
In just a week, you can discover if it works for you.
The trial system delivers the same therapy as the implanted device.
- The trial is a simple procedure that can be performed in your doctor’s office or a local outpatient facility.
- Thin, flexible wires, called leads, are placed beneath the skin and next to the spine.
- You wear a temporary device under your clothes that delivers stimulations to the leads.
- The system is customized for your pain. You then evaluate your pain relief and improvement to your daily activities.
2.The implant procedure
If you and your doctor agree HFX works for you, then you can move forward with the implant.
During a quick and minimally invasive procedure, a small device is implanted under the skin, just above the beltline or in the buttocks area. It’s connected to thin, flexible wires, just like those used in the trial, that are placed near the spine. It’s also possible your physician may recommend an alternative approach using a paddle lead, which requires a slightly different procedure.
Getting your implant is typically an outpatient procedure, which means you will likely go home the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Nevro HFX is a small FDA-approved device that works inside your body to quiet the pain signals, providing significant long-term relief from painful diabetic neuropathy and improving sleep1.
Nevro HFX Spinal Cord Stimulation has been proven to safely treat chronic pain for over 10 years in over 100,000 patients by delivering mild electrical pulses to the nerves, interrupting the transmission of pain signals to the brain, thus reducing pain.
Spinal cord stimulation, or SCS, is a straightforward, well-established treatment for chronic pain that’s been used for over 30 years. SCS involves a minimally invasive implant procedure that lets you go home the very same day.
You can also first try HFX in a temporary one-week trial to decide if it’s right for you. Learn more about HFX here.
Yes! You can try HFX in a temporary one-week trial and decide if it’s right for you.
The trial period is typically about a week and usually no more than 14 days. Timing depends on your response to the therapy and your doctor’s recommendation.
Your doctor will tell you what you can and cannot do after the procedure. In general, the device and dressings must remain dry to avoid infection. To ensure the leads stay in the right place, you should not lift your arms above your shoulders or lift heavy objects. Please consult your doctor before engaging in any physical activity.
Yes, HFX is covered by all major insurance plans including Medicare and Medicare Supplemental plans. Any specific plan questions related to coverage or costs vary based on specific plan benefits and can be answered by your pain management provider offering HFX, or insurer.To find a pain management provider near you, visit https://www.hfxforpdn.com/find-a-physician
Nevro HFX is offered nationwide. You can locate a pain management provider experienced with HFX near you, by visiting: https://www.hfxforpdn.com/find-a-physician/
In a clinical study, patients who were treated with HFX (10 kHz Therapy) experienced 80% average pain relief.1
You will be involved every step of the way, giving your doctor feedback, and making sure HFX is programmed to meet your needs. Once you receive your permanent implant, the status of your system can be checked with your Remote Control. Refer to the Accessory Guide under Downloadable Resources for more information.
No. Unlike other spinal cord stimulation systems, HFX 10 kHz Therapy does not create a tingling sensation, known as paresthesia. You may have some procedural pain, but this should subside within 1 or 2 days.
