POSTEROLATERAL LUMBAR FUSION
Description: Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion is a surgical technique to fuse together the painful vertebrae; when painful vertebrae stop moving, the pain lessens/stops as well. Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion provides spine stability and pain relief by lifting pressure off the nerves. This procedure can be done at any level in the middle and lower back and is […]
SPINAL CORD STIMULATION (SCS) AND DORSAL ROOT GANGLION STIMULATION (DRG)
SPINAL CORD STIMULATION (SCS): Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) represents one of the most advanced techniques in the field of Pain Management. SCS is used when nonsurgical and/or surgical options have failed to provide sufficient relief from pain. SCS requires two separate procedures, a “Trial” procedure, and a “Permanent Implant” procedure. For the “Trial” procedure, two […]
OCCIPITAL NERVE BLOCKS AND OCCIPITAL NERVE ABLATION
Description: Occipital Nerve Blocks are minimally invasive and highly effective in lessening strength and decreasing the frequency of headaches. This procedure involves the injection of a long-lasting anesthetic around occipital nerves, which are a frequent cause of persistent headaches. If Occipital Nerve Blocks lessen the strength and frequency of headaches, then Occipital Nerve Ablation will […]
SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE BLOCKS AND SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE ABLATION
Description: Suprascapular Nerve Blocks are minimally invasive and highly effective in alleviating shoulder pain. This procedure involves the injection of a long-lasting anesthetic around a small bundle of nerves that provide sensation to the shoulder joint. If Suprascapular Nerve Blocks provide significant short-term pain relief, then Suprascapular Nerve Ablation will be recommended. Suprascapular Nerve Ablation […]
GENICULAR NERVE BLOCKS AND GENICULAR NERVE ABLATION
Description: Genicular Nerve Blocks are minimally invasive and highly effective in alleviating pain arising from knee arthritis, prior knee surgery, or knee joint inflammation. This procedure involves the injection of a long-lasting anesthetic around genicular nerves that provide sensation to the knee. If Genicular Nerve Blocks provide significant short-term pain relief, then Genicular Nerve Ablation […]
INTERCOSTAL NERVE BLOCKS AND INTERCOSTAL NERVE ABLATION
Description: Intercostal Nerve Blocks are minimally invasive and highly effective in alleviating chest wall pain arising, for example, from prior rib fractures, chest surgery, or an episode of shingles. This procedure involves the injection of a long-lasting anesthetic around painful ribs, providing pain relief from chest wall pain. If Intercostal Nerve Blocks provide significant short-term […]
FACET JOINT BLOCKS AND RADIOFREQUENCY NERVE ABLATION
Description: Facet Joint Blocks are minimally invasive and highly effective in alleviating pain arising from arthritis and wear down of the spine. This procedure involves the injection of a long-lasting anesthetic into the facet joints in the neck, middle back, and lower back. Facet Joint Blocks serve as an effective diagnostic tool to precisely identify […]
EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTIONS
Description: Epidural Steroid Injections are minimally invasive and highly effective in alleviating pain and inflammation associated with various spinal conditions. This procedure involves the injection of a corticosteroid medication and a local anesthetic directly into the epidural space surrounding the spinal nerves. Epidural Steroid Injections can provide targeted relief for patients experiencing pain in the […]