Our Procedures

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This diagnostic procedure is used to determine whether back pain is caused by one or more spinal discs. The procedure involves pressurizing suspect discs with an injection of sterile liquid to replicate the pain. Discography helps the specialist plan a course of treatment.

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Spinal cord stimulation uses electrical impulses to relieve chronic pain of the back and legs. It is believed that electrical pulses prevent pain signals from being received by the brain. Spinal cord stimulation candidates include people who suffer from neuropathic pain and for whom conservative treatments have failed.

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The facet joints, found on both sides of the back of the spine, can become painfully irritated or inflamed. A facet joint injection may help diagnose the source of a patient’s pain. It can also relieve pain and inflammation.

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An intrathecal pump relieves chronic pain. It uses small amounts of medicine applied directly to the intrathecal space (the area surrounding the spinal cord) to prevent pain signals from being perceived by the brain. Pump candidates include people for whom conservative treatments have failed and surgery is not likely to help.

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An intrathecal pump can help with spasticity issues. It delivers Baclofen to the area of the spinal cord that controls spasticity. Pump candidates include people for whom conservative treatments have failed and surgery is not likely to help.

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This minimally-invasive procedure uses a small needle and advanced radiofrequency technology to reduce a herniated disc, quickly relieving pain in most patients. The procedure may be performed on an outpatient basis.

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A femoral nerve block is an example of a neurolytic block. This outpatient procedure numbs the leg with an injection of local anesthetic. The physician uses ultrasound or an electrical nerve stimulator to locate the femoral nerve. A needle is carefully guided through the thigh and down to the nerve. Anesthetic is slowly injected through the needle, bathing the nerve and temporarily blocking sensation in the leg.

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This outpatient diagnostic test is used to evaluate the health of muscles and the nerves, called motor neurons, which control the muscles. EMG is a valuable diagnostic device for determining the cause of muscle weakness and for identifying neurologic disorders.

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This injection can both diagnose and treat pain coming from the sympathetic nerves. It is a common treatment for shingles and complex regional pain syndromes affecting the head, face, neck, or arms. Usually a series of these injections is needed to treat the problem.

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This outpatient 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.

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This minimally-invasive treatment is used to repair spine fractures caused by injuries, osteoporosis or cancer. It stabilizes the spine, providing rapid back pain relief and helping prevent further weakening of the spine.