How do you stimulate the hypoglossal nerve?

The hypoglossal nerve stimulator is an implanted medical device that reduces the occurrence of OSA by electrically stimulating the hypoglossal nerve, which causes tongue movement. This stimulation is timed with breathing to relieve upper airway obstruction.

How much does hypoglossal nerve stimulation cost?

Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Annual Sales, 2015-2018 Annual sales estimated assuming constant average selling prices in both the United States ($23 400 per unit) and Europe ($22 300 per unit). These values are consistent with pricing in 2018.

Where is the Inspire device implanted?

The Inspire upper airway stimulation system consists of a small impulse generator implanted beneath the clavicle, a tunneled breathing sensing lead placed between the external and intercostal muscles, and a tunneled stimulation lead attached to the branch of the hypoglossal nerve that produces tongue protrusion.

What is Inspire for sleep apnea?

The Inspire device is a surgical implant that monitors your breathing while you sleep and opens your airway. Inspire sleep apnea treatment is for those with moderate sleep apnea who are 22 years or older and fall in the Body Mass Index range for their height and weight. You control the device with a handheld remote.

Does hypoglossal nerve stimulation work?

Results from clinical trials are promising – one year after receiving the HGNS implant, sleepers experience a 68% decrease in apnea-hypopnea index (AHI)7, a score reflecting the number of breathing cessation or reduction events during sleep.

Can sleep apnea be cured with surgery?

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) surgery (which removes tissue from the back of your throat) may reduce sleep apnea and snoring for some people. But apnea episodes and snoring may return over time. You may still need CPAP after surgery.

How long does inspire surgery take?

– The procedure to implant Inspire is typically an outpatient procedure lasting about 3 hours. For some special circumstances, your physician may recommend a single night stay in the hospital. – Pain after the procedure varies but for most patients is not severe.

What are the dangers of Inspire?

The most common side effects associated with treatment are tongue abrasion, mouth dryness, and discomfort stemming from the nerve stimulator. In rare cases, some people experience muscle atrophy and partial tongue paralysis. Your doctor can fine-tune your device’s settings to help alleviate these side effects.

What is hypoglossal function?

The hypoglossal nerve enables tongue movement. It controls the hyoglossus, intrinsic, genioglossus and styloglossus muscles. These muscles help you speak, swallow and move substances around in your mouth.

Can spinal stimulator cause paralysis?

According the newspaper’s analysis of adverse-event reports submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and a review of malpractice lawsuits, more than 100 patients have experienced partial or permanent paralysis in recent years after having spinal-cord stimulators inserted in their backs.