Peripheral Nerve Implants
Learn more about peripheral nerve implants at Wigley Feet Surgical Suite in North Miami Beach.
Overview
What Is Peripheral Nerve Implants?
Peripheral nerve implants are select nerve-related procedures that may be considered for eligible patients living with chronic lower-extremity nerve pain. Implantable device options are highly individualized and depend on careful evaluation, candidacy, and insurance approval. These procedures are not appropriate for everyone.
Patient Education
Watch: Understanding Peripheral Nerve Implants
A short educational video will help explain the procedure, who may benefit, and what patients can expect.
Procedure education video coming soon
This video section is reserved for Wigley Feet educational content.
Transcript
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Download patient education PDF
Printable 2-page handout on Wigley Feet letterhead.
The video content is for general education only and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Procedure recommendations depend on examination, imaging, medical history, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment.
Who May Benefit?
- Select eligible patients with chronic foot, ankle, or lower-extremity nerve pain
- Those who have not found relief with other treatments
- Patients identified as candidates during evaluation
When to Seek Care
- Chronic burning, tingling, or nerve-type pain
- Nerve pain that limits daily activity
- Pain that has not improved with conservative care
How Wigley Feet Evaluates This Condition
- Examination and review of your nerve pain history
- Discussion of candidacy and treatment goals
- Coordination of any required device and insurance approval steps
Treatment Options
- Conservative and medical management
- Nerve stimulation evaluation when appropriate
- Implantable options for select eligible candidates
Where Is This Procedure Performed?
Depending on the patient, procedure complexity, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, and physician judgment, eligible procedures may be performed through one of two coordinated surgical pathways at Wigley Feet.
Wigley Feet Surgical Suite
In-house AAAASF-certified office-based surgical suite.
Select eligible procedures may be performed in our in-house office-based Surgical Suite, keeping consultation, treatment, and follow-up coordinated through Wigley Feet.
Learn morePalmetto Lakes Surgical Center
Joint Commission-accredited outpatient ambulatory surgical center partner in Miami.
Some procedures may be better suited for an outpatient ambulatory surgical center. Through our partnership with Palmetto Lakes Surgical Center, a Joint Commission-accredited ambulatory surgical center in Miami, we can coordinate ASC-based surgical care when appropriate.
Learn moreThe surgical setting is determined after consultation and is based on safety, medical appropriateness, procedure type, anesthesia requirements, insurance requirements, and physician judgment.
What to Expect
- 1A careful candidacy discussion specific to your situation
- 2Coordination of approval steps when applicable
- 3Follow-up care through the Wigley Feet team
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about peripheral nerve implants at the Wigley Feet Surgical Suite in North Miami Beach.
Request a Surgical Consultation
To find out whether this procedure is appropriate for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Stephen Wigley IV and the Wigley Feet care team.
The information on this page is educational and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Not every patient is a candidate for office-based surgery or procedures. Final treatment recommendations depend on examination, diagnosis, imaging, medical history, circulation status, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.