Pain Management

Overview

Chronic pain can severely impact a person’s quality of life, making even daily activities challenging. When conservative treatments such as medication, physical therapy, and nerve blocks fail to provide relief, pain management surgery becomes a viable option. Our specialized pain management surgical team offers advanced procedures to target and alleviate pain caused by neurological conditions, spine disorders, and nerve damage.

Conditions Treated

Pain management surgery is recommended for patients suffering from:

Trigeminal Neuralgia – Severe facial pain due to nerve dysfunction.
Chronic Spine Pain – Persistent pain from degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, or spinal stenosis.
Peripheral Neuropathy – Nerve pain caused by diabetes, infections, or nerve trauma.
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) – Persistent pain following spinal surgery.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) – Chronic pain due to nerve injury.
Cancer Pain – Severe pain due to tumor compression or nerve involvement.

Diagnostic Approach

Before recommending surgery, we conduct a comprehensive evaluation using:

MRI & CT Scans – To assess structural abnormalities in the spine and nerves.
Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) – To evaluate nerve function and identify damaged nerves.
Pain Mapping Procedures – Including diagnostic nerve blocks to pinpoint the exact pain source.
Electromyography (EMG) – To assess nerve and muscle health.

Surgical Treatment Options

We offer a range of pain management surgeries based on the severity and cause of pain:

Microvascular Decompression (MVD) – A procedure used for trigeminal neuralgia to relieve pressure on the trigeminal nerve, eliminating pain.
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) – Implantation of a small device that sends electrical signals to the spinal cord to block pain signals.
Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation – A more targeted approach for nerve-related pain in the lower back and limbs.
Intrathecal Pain Pumps – A surgically implanted device that delivers pain medication directly to the spinal cord for better pain control.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) – Uses heat energy to disrupt pain-causing nerves, commonly used for chronic back and neck pain.
Cordotomy – A specialized procedure to sever specific pain pathways in the spinal cord, used for severe cancer pain.
Neurectomy & Rhizotomy – Surgical cutting or lesioning of pain-causing nerves for long-term pain relief.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) – Procedures such as decompression and discectomy to relieve pressure on nerves and reduce chronic pain.

Post-Surgical Care & Rehabilitation

After surgery, we provide a comprehensive recovery plan, including:

Pain Rehabilitation Therapy – To enhance mobility and reduce pain recurrence.
Medication Management – Optimized use of analgesics and nerve stabilizers.
Neuromodulation Adjustments – For patients with implanted pain-relief devices.
Psychological Support – Pain management counseling for emotional well-being.

When to Consider Pain Management Surgery

Surgical intervention is recommended for patients who:

Have chronic pain unresponsive to medications and physical therapy.
Experience significant disability or reduced quality of life due to pain.
Have identified nerve compression, damage, or dysfunction as the root cause of pain.