If you are living with chronic pain that hasn't responded to traditional surgery or medication, you may feel like you've run out of options. Dr. Ammar Hawasli provides state-of-the-art Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) for patients across the Kansas City metro. This minimally invasive "neuromodulation" therapy targets the source of your pain signals, offering a life-changing alternative to long-term opioid use. |
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Conditions We Treat
Is SCS Right for You? Dr. Hawasli specializes in using Spinal Cord Stimulation to treat complex nerve conditions that are often resistant to other therapies:
1. Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS): For those still experiencing persistent back or leg pain after a previous spine surgery (post-laminectomy syndrome).
2. Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: An FDA-approved, non-drug solution for the burning, tingling, and numbness in the feet and legs caused by diabetes.
3. Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy: Targeted relief for cancer survivors suffering from nerve damage and "pins and needles" sensations following chemo treatments.
4. Chronic low back pain: Many patients suffer from chronic low back pain but are told they are not a candidate for traditional surgery. Spinal cord stimulation offers effective relief for may who suffer from disabling back pain.
The "Test-Drive" Advantage
The SCS Trial: Experience Relief Before the Procedure.
One of the most unique aspects of Spinal Cord Stimulation is the ability to "test-drive" the system. Before any permanent steps are taken, a trial is performed:
Outpatient Placement: Temporary, thin leads are placed near the nerves in the epidural space.
Real-World Testing: You go home and go about your daily life in Kansas City to see if your pain levels drop.
Measurable Success: If you experience a 50% or greater reduction in pain and improved mobility, we can then discuss a permanent, discreet implant.
Why Choose Dr. Ammar Hawasli?
As a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, Dr. Hawasli brings a deep academic and clinical understanding of the nervous system to every procedure. Our practice combines surgical precision with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to pain management in the Greater Kansas City Area.
Call to Action
Ready to find relief? Schedule a consultation at our Kansas City office to see if Spinal Cord Stimulation is the right path for your recovery.
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Most new patient consultations are performed directly by Dr. Hawasli so patients receive a surgeon's evaluation from the first visit.
NKC Health Neurosurgery
2750 Clay Edwards Drive, Suite 410 North Kansas City, MO 64116 816-471-8114 |
