Michelle’s Story

StimRouter for chronic ankle pain and CRPS

Meet Michelle

StimRouter for chronic ankle pain and CRPS

During a family vacation in 2018, Michelle broke her ankle after jumping off a dock. The injury left her suffering for years with chronic pain. Multiple surgeries didn’t provide lasting relief; the pain only worsened and, ultimately, Michelle was diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

Michelle could not walk or bear to have anything touch her leg. Unable to enjoy time with family and friends, she experienced debilitating depression and anxiety. The pain became so extreme that she even traveled overseas in an unsuccessful search for effective treatment.

Losing hope, Michelle began to consider having her leg amputated. Then, pain medicine physician Mansoor Aman, MD, of Aurora Health Center, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, suggested one last possible solution.

With nothing to lose—and an amputation appointment scheduled—Michelle tried StimRouter. It proved to be the lifeline she had been searching for.

After the minimally invasive surgery to implant the StimRouter lead, Michelle regained control of her life. Today, she can go to the grocery store, cook dinner for her husband, play with her grandchildren, and walk her dogs. Her depression and anxiety have eased, as well.

“To me, it’s a miracle. There are no words to express the level of thankfulness and gratitude I have for what I’m experiencing today after having the StimRouter PNS procedure done.” — Michelle, StimRouter user

In hopes of inspiring others living with chronic pain, Michelle and Dr. Aman spoke with WFRV-TV 5 and WKOW 27 News about her experience with StimRouter. Watch the interviews here:

Watch the WFRV-TV 5 story here.
Watch the WKOW 27 News story here.

Julie's Story

StimRouter gave her a second wind; before this, we were talking about amputation, really seriously debating it. It’s a long road no matter what, but at least now there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Ron's Story

When it comes down to it, StimRouter gives me the opportunity to be more in control of my pain management regime, and allows for more independence than before.

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StimRouter worked for these patients, but individual results may vary. It is available by prescription only. The StimRouter Neuromodulation System is indicated for pain management in adults who have severe intractable chronic pain of peripheral nerve origin, as an adjunct to other modes of therapy (e.g., medications). The StimRouter is not intended to treat pain in the craniofacial region. StimRouter is contraindicated in patients who have any active implanted device such as an implanted demand cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator, or metallic implant in the immediate area intended for implant.

For complete Indications for Use, storage, warnings, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions and disclaimer of warranties, please refer to the insert accompanying each product or online at www.stimrouter.com.