Dennis – Is there a role for PNS in the Management of Chronic Headache

In this video, Dr. Allen Dennis discusses the use of peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) for treating headache syndromes, specifically occipital neuralgia. He reviews recent studies highlighting both the promising results and the challenges faced. While PNS has shown significant reduction in headache frequency and improvement in patient quality of life, it also presents high rates of complications and repeat surgeries. These issues pose a dilemma for payers and providers, emphasizing the need for advancements in PNS technology to improve its safety and efficacy.