Interventional Pain Management

Epidural steroid injections are a minimally invasive procedure that involves delivering corticosteroids directly into the epidural space around the spinal cord to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain caused by conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or sciatica. This treatment provides significant pain relief, improving mobility and overall quality of life.

Medial branch block injections involve delivering an anesthetic near the medial branch nerves that supply the facet joints in the spine, effectively blocking pain signals from reaching the brain. This diagnostic and therapeutic procedure helps identify the source of chronic back pain and provides significant relief, improving the patient’s ability to function and enjoy daily activities.

Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat generated by radio waves to destroy nerve fibers responsible for transmitting pain signals, providing long-lasting relief from chronic pain in areas such as the neck, back, and joints. This treatment is particularly effective for patients who have not responded to other pain management therapies.

Spinal cord stimulation involves implanting a small device that sends electrical pulses to the spinal cord, disrupting pain signals before they reach the brain. This treatment provides significant pain relief for patients with chronic pain conditions, improving their quality of life and reducing reliance on pain medications.

Lumbar facet joint injections are a minimally invasive procedure used to relieve chronic lower back pain by delivering an anti-inflammatory medication directly into the facet joints of the spine. This targeted treatment helps reduce inflammation and provides significant pain relief, improving mobility and quality of life.

Trigger point injections involve injecting a local anesthetic or corticosteroid directly into painful muscle knots, known as trigger points, to alleviate pain and improve muscle function. This procedure effectively reduces muscle tension and provides relief from conditions such as myofascial pain syndrome and tension headaches.

Piriformis muscle injections involve delivering an anesthetic and/or corticosteroid directly into the piriformis muscle to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain caused by piriformis syndrome. This treatment helps relieve sciatic nerve compression, improving mobility and reducing discomfort in the buttocks and lower back.

A lumbar discogram is a diagnostic procedure that involves injecting contrast dye into the intervertebral discs of the lower spine to identify the source of back pain. This test helps determine which disc is causing pain by reproducing the patient’s symptoms and providing detailed imaging for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) trial is a procedure that involves placing thin wires, called leads, near the spine and connecting them to an external device that sends electrical pulses to nerves in the spine. The trial is intended to mimic the results of the actual SCS procedure without requiring implantation. The trial is usually performed in a clinic, hospital, or day surgery center and can take 30 to 90 minutes.

Sympathetic block injections, also called sympathetic nerve blocks, are injections of medications (for example, steroids) around sympathetic nerve roots along the spine to provide temporary relief from chronic pain.

A sacroiliac joint injection (SIJI) is a procedure that involves injecting a combination of local anesthetic and steroid medication into the sacroiliac (SI) joint to treat or diagnose lower back pain:

Stem cell and regenerative therapy for the spine represents a cutting-edge approach to treating spine-related conditions by harnessing the body’s natural healing processes. These therapies involve the use of stem cells, often derived from the patient’s own body, to repair damaged tissues, reduce inflammation, and promote regeneration of spinal structures such as discs and vertebrae. Unlike traditional treatments that primarily focus on managing symptoms, regenerative therapies aim to address the underlying causes of spine degeneration or injury, potentially offering longer-lasting relief and improved function. This innovative treatment is especially promising for patients seeking alternatives to surgery or those with chronic spinal conditions that have not responded well to conventional therapies.

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat spinal fractures, often caused by osteoporosis. The treatment involves the insertion of a balloon into the fractured vertebra, which is then inflated to create space. This cavity is filled with bone cement to stabilize the vertebra, restore its height, and reduce pain. Kyphoplasty is typically used for pain management in patients with vertebral compression fractures, offering quick relief and improving mobility.