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Dr. Nathan Michael Wick, DO is an interventional pain specialist in Plymouth, MN specializing in interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology. He graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2019 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Nathan Michael Wick, DO is affiliated with INTERVENTIONAL SPINE AND PAIN PHYSICIANS PA and iSpine Clinics.
iSpine Clinics
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.
To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.
The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.
After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.
Dr. Nathan Michael Wick, DO graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2019. He has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (2019)
Licensed In: Minnesota
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Dr. Nathan Michael Wick, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 220 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nathan Michael Wick, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Plymouth, MN.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nathan Michael Wick, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,180
Senza $2,180 |
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$125
Xeomin $125 |
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$122
Nalu Neurostimulation System $122 |
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$67
mild Device Kit $67 |
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$66
ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES $66 |
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$48
INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $48 |
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Dr. Nathan Wick is an anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine specialist. Dr. Wick's areas of expertise include pain management and spinal cord stimulation (SCS). Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine.
