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Perispinal etanercept (PSE) is a method of targeting detrimental neuroinflammation using etanercept, a special anti-inflammatory drug, delivered utilizing a novel, non-invasive injection method.
No, it is not too late. Neuroinflammation can last for years, or even decades, after brain injury. Life-changing neurological improvements following perispinal etanercept treatment performed weeks, months, years, or even decades after stroke or brain injury are not uncommon.
Yes. All treatments are performed exclusively at our clinic in Boca Raton, Florida. Patients travel to us from across the United States and around the world.
No, treatment is self-pay and is not covered by insurance. Our team can discuss cost and answer questions during the consultation process.
Perispinal etanercept (PSE) is NOT experimental. PSE has been used to treat more than 5,000 chronic stroke patients since 2010 at the Institute of Neurological Recovery.
PSE is NOT a spinal injection. The small needle utilized is much too short to reach the spinal canal or the epidural space.
Yes, in addition to multiple clinical publications and published basic science research from U.S. and international academic centers, there is published RCT evidence (randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial data) that supports the scientific rationale, safety, and efficacy of perispinal etanercept.
There is no upper age limit; the Institute of Neurological Recovery has treated patients up to age 101.
Yes, to date the Institute of Neurological Recovery has treated patients from 110+ countries, from every state in the U.S., and from every populated continent.
Referrals are not required. The Institute of Neurological Recovery has received, and welcomes, referrals from neurologists, speech pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, primary care physicians, online stroke groups, and, of course, patients and their family members.
Please complete a request form at https://www.nrimed.com/request-consultation/. Once your form has been received, a member of our team will contact you with the next steps. If you have any questions, please call our office at +1 (561) 363-9707.
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