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If you have pain that has been unsuccessfully treated, talk to Dr. Aguila and the team to see if nerve surgery could help offer a long-term solution.
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Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk
Dr. Aguila and the team at Healing Hands of Nebraska are invested in patient communication. Most of the staff are well on their way to...
May 26, 20241 min read
Getting to Know My Patients
In this short video Dr. Aguila talks about the time he spends getting to know each patient. His dedication is what makes him special but...
May 26, 20241 min read
Sciatica Pain and Piriformis Syndrome
Sciatica can be a difficult condition to treat. In this video, Dr. Aguila explains how he can help patients suffering from Piriformis...
May 26, 20241 min read
Family Sacrifice of a Peripheral Nerve Surgeon
Behind every great doctor is a strong, supportive family. In this short interview, Dr. Aguila explains how his wife and children have...
May 26, 20241 min read
How Dr. Aguila Became a Peripheral Nerve Surgeon
Dr. Aguila was treating an injured veteran for a peripheral nerve injury. He sought help from Dr. Dellon, considered a pioneer in this...
May 26, 20241 min read
Peripheral Nerve Surgery Fills a Void for Patients with Chronic Pain
Dr. Aguila is a trained ENT, Plastics and Reconstructive Surgeon. Although he had experience performing Peripheral Nerve Surgery he had...
May 26, 20241 min read
How Dr. Aguila Treats Sinusitis
Patients with Sinusitis fall into one of three diagnostic categories. At Healing Hands of Nebraska, Dr. Demetrio Aguila has many...
May 26, 20241 min read
Military Experience Shapes Dr. Aguila's Medical Career
Dr . Aguila explains his passionate commitment to his fellow brothers in arms. In this clip he recalls a singular moment when he realized...
May 26, 20241 min read
What Kind of Doctor is Dr. Aguila?
Dr. Aguila explains his deep and varied expertise and training in the specialties of ENT and Head & Neck, Surgery. He is also...
May 26, 20241 min read
Peripheral Nerve Surgery or Orthopedic Surgery?
Demetrio Aguila MD 3 mins · In this video, Dr. Aguila explains the overlap and distinction between patients who need Orthopedic Surgery...
May 26, 20241 min read
How Peripheral Nerve Surgery Can Stem the Opioid Crisis
The United States is in the throes of an opioid crisis with more than 2 million patients addicted to the narcotic medication. Dr. Aguila...
May 26, 20241 min read
Postherpetic Neuralgia Pain Gone
Susan had Shingles that developed into Postherpetic Neuralgia, a painful condition characterized by burning and itching. She searched for...
May 22, 20242 min read
What is Nerve Pain?
Dr. Aguila explains what nerve pain is and describes common nerve pain conditions. Dr. Aguila is one of only a few surgeons in the world...
May 21, 20241 min read
Superior Cluneal Nerve Pain Relieved with Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Abby was a busy mom slowed down by constant, aching low back pain. Doctors were mystified because her spine MRIs were normal. After...
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Foot and Ankle Pain Gone After Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Scott's foot and ankle pain relieved with pain-focused peripheral nerve surgery.
Apr 17, 20241 min read
A Patient's Last Hope
As one of only a handful of surgeons worldwide who perform peripheral nerve surgery to relieve chronic pain, Dr. Aguila has an awesome...
Apr 10, 20241 min read
Migraine Relief with Nerve Surgery
Jennifer suffered for years with intense migraine headaches. She tried every treatment imaginable but nothing relieved the excruciating...
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Piriformis Syndrome Pain Gone
Norman endured seven misdiagnosis for his Piriformis Syndrome. Despite traveling all over the country to see top surgeons, no one could...
Feb 22, 20241 min read
CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE WITH ULTRASOUND GUIDANCE – NOT ONCE BUT TWICE
Carpal Tunnel relief times two for Ashley after two Carpal Tunnel Release with Ultrasound Guidance procedures with Dr. Aguila. Both times...
Jan 2, 20241 min read
WHY DR. DEMETRIO AGUILA BECAME A SURGEON
Dr. Demetrio Aguila is a pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeon. He is one of only a few in the world trained to help patients overcome...
Dec 26, 20231 min read
Ask a Surgeon. Feed a Family. How Your Food Bank Donation Can Change a Life
At Total Pain Solutions by Healing Hands of Nebraska, we believe in caring for people both inside and outside the operating room. As SNAP benefits are discontinued for many low-income families in Nebraska, thousands of children, seniors, and vulnerable adults are losing access to food. That’s not something we’re willing to ignore. Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III, MD, MA, FACS—peripheral nerve surgeon, plastic surgeon, ENT specialist, and CEO of Total Pain Solutions—is launching a
The Four Main Causes of Pain — Explained by Dr. Demetrio Aguila
The Four Main Causes of Pain: What Every Patient and Physician Should Know By Dr. Demetrio Aguila, Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeon Pain affects millions of people every day — yet too often, patients are told there’s nothing that can be done. The truth is that pain always has a cause, and understanding it can unlock the path to relief. In medicine, we recognize four main causes of pain . Learning how to identify each one can make all the difference for both patients and
Healing from Occipital Neuralgia A Personal Journey of Pain Relief and Transformation
Read or watch Tara's incredible patient testimonial about how Dr. Demetrio Aguila and the Total Pain Solutions team provided lasting relief from her severe occipital neuralgia through specialized nerve surgery, allowing her to live a pain-free life with her family. #OccipitalNeuralgia #NerveSurgery #ChronicPainRelief #DrAguila #PatientTestimonial #PainFreeLiving #HeadacheRelief #TotalPainSolutions
Phantom Symptoms After Nerve Surgery Explained by Dr. Aguila
Dr. Aguila explains phantom symptoms after nerve surgery. Some patients experience strange sensations like itching, tingling, or even a...
Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Surgery Success Story: Fast Recovery with Dr. Demetrio Aguila
Richard shares his carpal tunnel surgery success story after traveling more than 450 miles to see Dr. Demetrio Aguila at Total Pain...
Transforming Pain into Hope: Sharon's Inspiring Journey with Dr. Aguila and the M25 Program
Dr. Aguila helped Sharon turn pain into hope. Sharon faced excruciating pain in her foot after surgery. Simple things—like walking and...
Rethinking Postherpetic Neuralgia: A New Approach to Lasting Relief | Dr. Demetrio Aguila
For decades, the “classic teaching” of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) has focused on the dorsal root ganglion as the source of pain. But...
Healing from 10/10 Pain: Lynn's Transformative Nerve Surgery Experience with Dr. Demetrio Aguila
"From unbearable facial pain to finally finding relief—Lynn’s journey shows the power of trust, expertise, and never giving up hope....
Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release: Travis’s Story
My name is Travis Long from Belleville, Kansas. I’d been dealing with a lot of wrist pain—like electric shocks shooting up my hands and...
From Years of Agonizing Back Pain to Pain-Free Living: Kenneth’s Journey with Dr. Aguila
From 29 Years of Pain to Pain-Free Living: Kenneth’s Journey with Dr. Aguila and the M25 Program After decades of suffering from chronic...
Postherpetic Neuralgia treatment with Dr. Demetrio Aguila
📍 Live with Dr. Demetrio Aguila — Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeon Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) is a chronic nerve pain condition...
Notalgia Paresthetica Nerve Pain Treatment: How Dr. Demetrio Aguila Helped Sister Carole Heal
“It felt like being branded…” For years, Sister Carole suffered from excruciating burning nerve pain in her back—so severe it disrupted...
Richard’s Journey – Relief from Occipital Neuralgia
After a devastating car accident over five years ago, Richard found himself battling relentless headaches and neck pain. The cause?...
Op-ed: I'm a local Nebraska surgeon. My patients can't afford tariffs on pharmaceuticals
Media Type: Online News Outlet: Omaha World-Herald Author: Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila Published Date: July 2, 2025 President Trump...
From Ice Showers to Healing: Sherrie’s Journey Through Postherpetic Neuralgia
After suffering from agonizing, burning chest and abdominal pain caused by Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) , Sherrie felt hopeless, taking...
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