This outpatient procedure is an injection of a steroid and anesthetic medication combination through an opening in the sacrum. The medication can reduce swelling and inflammation of irritated spinal nerves. The injection takes only a few minutes to complete and it can reduce pain to the lower back and legs. This procedure allows a direct route to the epidural space and in cases of patients with prior spine surgery, it can allow the pain physician to obtain access without encountering scar tissue. This procedure can help the pain of Lumbar Radiculopathy due to lumbar stenosis.
Learn MoreThis procedure blocks the nerves of the celiac plexus. These nerves branch away from your spine. They connect to the organs in your abdomen. Pain signals caused by conditions such as pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer travel through these nerves on the way to your brain. A celiac plexus block can relieve your abdominal pain.
Learn MoreThis procedure, also called a “discogram,” helps your doctor find painful spinal discs. It can show the source of pain in your back. It can reveal Discogenic Pain. In many cases, a spine surgeon will order a discogram to help determine what painful discs to address during surgical planning. To see how it works, let’s watch a discography performed in the lumbar spine.
Learn MoreThe facet joints, found on both sides of the back of the spine, can become painfully irritated or inflamed. This is especially common in arthritic conditions of the spine. A facet joint injection may help diagnose the source of a patient’s pain. It can also relieve pain and inflammation. Facet pain can also be relived with facet nerve or medial branch nerve blocks with subsequentradiofrequency ablation.
Learn MoreThis injection procedure is performed to relieve low back and radiating leg pain (Lumbar Radiculopathy). Steroid medication can reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by spinal conditions and steroids are theorized to help stabilize nerve endings that cause pain.
Learn MoreThis outpatient procedure is an injection of a steroid and anesthetic medication combination. The medication can reduce swelling and inflammation of irritated spinal nerves from a Herniated disc. This procedure is performed to relieve pain in the lower back and pain that radiates from the back to the legs (Lumbar Radiculopathy). The injection takes only a few minutes to complete and is highly specific at treating the painful levels.
Learn MoreThis injection procedure is performed to relieve pain caused by arthritis in the facet joint. This procedure helps to destroy a sensory nerve implicated in transmitting pain signals from the facet joints. Therefore, this procedure can help pain resulting from Facet Joint Syndrome.
Learn MoreThis injection procedure is performed to relieve pain caused by arthritis in the sacroiliac joint where the spine and hip bone meet. The steroid medication can reduce swelling and inflammation in the joint. This joint can become painful due to injury, pregnancy, overuse and arthritis/degeneration.
Learn MoreA stellate ganglion nerve block is an injection that numbs branches of nerves in your neck. This helps doctors find and treat a number of problems linked to the nerves. This procedure maybe effective for a condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Treatment may require a series of injections in combination with physical therapy exercises.
Learn MoreThis injection procedure relieves pain in the upper back, ribs, and abdomen caused by a pinched nerve (or nerves) in the thoracic spine. It is a highly targeted procedure to address specific levels of pain generators.
Learn MoreThis minimally-invasive, outpatient procedure is used to treat a compression fracture of the vertebra, an injury that commonly results from osteoporosis and/or injury. This technique can restore the height of the vertebra and stabilize the fracture, providing rapid pain relief. Furthermore, this procedure helps to reduce the risk of subsequent compression fractures of neighboring vertebral bodies.
Learn MoreRadiofrequency rhizotomy, also known as cervical facet radiofrequency neurotomy, is a procedure that can provide pain relief in the head, neck, arms, and shoulders. By using radio waves to generate heat and target the affected facet or medial branch nerves, the procedure can effectively block the transmission of pain signals to the brain. This approach is often recommended to patients who have been unable to manage their pain through other means, such as medication or physical therapy.
Learn MoreThis procedure is designed to reduce or relieve the pain of trigger points. These small, tender “knots” can form in muscles or in the fascia (the soft, stretchy connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs). The trigger point injection procedure takes only a few minutes to complete and can be done in the office setting without anesthesia. Trigger points are commonly found in many pain conditions including fibromyalgia.
Learn MoreBotox, also known as botulinum toxin, is a neurotoxin that has gained popularity as a treatment option for chronic pain. The Botox injection works by blocking the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which helps to reduce muscle contractions and alleviate pain. This procedure is minimally invasive and has a low risk of side effects, making it an attractive option for patients seeking pain relief without surgery or long-term medication use.
Learn MoreElectrodiagnostic medicine is a specialized field that evaluates nerve and muscle function through electrodiagnostic tests. These tests involve stimulating nerves and muscles with small electrical currents and recording their responses. Commonly used tests include Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), which aid in diagnosing conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, muscle disorders, and carpal tunnel syndrome. By analyzing the results of these tests, healthcare providers can create a personalized treatment plan for the patient.
Learn MoreRegenerative medicine aims to replace damaged tissues or organs caused by diseases, trauma, or congenital issues using innovative techniques such as tissue engineering, cellular therapies, and medical devices. It uses the body’s natural regenerative processes to create healthy tissue in place of damaged or diseased tissue. Despite being a recent development, regenerative medicine holds great promise for revolutionizing medical practices and improving patient outcomes.
Learn MoreJoint injections are a minimally invasive treatment option for relieving pain and inflammation in various joints. By combining steroids and local anesthetics, this procedure targets pain directly at the source, improving mobility and providing long-term relief. It is commonly used for conditions like arthritis, injuries, and tendonitis, and typically involves a quick recovery time.
Learn MoreThe Intracept procedure, also called radiofrequency ablation of the basivertebral nerve, targets the basivertebral nerve in patients suffering from vertebrogenic pain, a type of chronic low back pain caused by endplate degeneration within the vertebrae. The basivertebral nerve sends pain signals to the spinal cord and brain and intercepting these signals is the objective of the Intracept procedure. This procedure is a viable option for those experiencing chronic low back pain, endplate changes, discogenic pain, modic changes (type I and II), or vertebrogenic pain, as it effectively improves function and alleviates pain with a quick average recovery time.
Learn MorePeripheral nerve blocks involve the injection of local anesthetics or a combination of local anesthetics and steroids into specific nerves responsible for transmitting pain signals to the brain. They provide significant relief for chronic pain caused by various conditions by blocking these pain signals.
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Experience effective pain relief with Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS), a minimally invasive procedure that uses a small electrical device to block pain signals, providing immediate and long-term relief for chronic neuropathic pain. This treatment improves mobility and reduces dependency on medication, offering a personalized approach and advanced care for individuals suffering from various types of chronic pain.
Learn MoreThis procedure treats the pain from an inflamed nerve in your cervical spine. It relieves nerve root swelling. If you have a herniated disc , spinal stenosis or some other problem that’s pressing on a nerve, it may help you. Untreated nerve compression may lead to nerve damage and weakness in the extremity.
Learn MoreSpinal cord stimulation (SCS) uses electrical impulses to relieve chronic pain of the back, neck, arms and legs. It is believed that electrical pulses prevent pain signals from being received by the brain. SCS candidates include people who suffer from neuropathic pain resulting from nerve compression and for whom conservative treatments have failed. This procedure may benefit the neuropathic pain associated with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or CRPS.
Learn MoreGenicular nerve blocks offer a safe and effective alternative for chronic knee pain that does not respond to other treatments. The minimally invasive outpatient procedure involves injecting an anesthetic and steroid medication into the genicular nerves that supply the knee joint, providing temporary pain relief and reducing inflammation. Successful treatment can improve knee function and mobility, enhancing overall quality of life. Patients who respond well may be eligible for the radiofrequency ablation procedure.
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