DISCOGRAM

DISCOGRAM Discogram A discogram is an invasive diagnostic test that uses x-rays to examine the intervertebral discs of your spine and evaluate painful or degenerative disc(s). During this diagnostic procedure, the physician is able to locate which discs are damaged and are causing back pain precisely.   Discogram Process A special dye is injected into the injured disc or series of discs. The dye makes the disc visible on a fluoroscope monitor and x-ray film. If the contrast dye spreads outside the center of...

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DEVICE EXPLANATION

DEVICE EXPLANATION Device Explanation The importance of having a device explanation available is to help patients understand more about their customized treatments. Minivasive doctors may use a variety of stimulation treatments to help relieve pain symptoms. Pumps & Stimulators Implants Spinal cord stimulation therapy and peripheral nerve field stimulation are related types of electrical stimulation that treat chronic pain. Mild electrical pulses are directed to disrupt pain messages to the brain, reducing...

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CLUNEAL NERVE INJECTION

CLUNEAL NERVE INJECTION Nerve Blocks & Injections Nerves in the body called a plexus or ganglions, can cause pain. This pain can be “turned off” by using a specific type of injection that blocks the pain signals from reaching the brain and this is known as a nerve block. Nerve block injections are very common and are used to treat chronic pain when medications or other treatments prove to be ineffective or cause negative side effects. They allow for a damaged nerve proper time to heal, provide temporary pain...

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CHRONIC REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME (CRPS) MANAGEMENT

CHRONIC REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME (CRPS) MANAGEMENT Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Doctors use various medications to treat the symptoms of CRPS. Pain relievers. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers — such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) — may ease mild pain and inflammation. Your doctor may prescribe stronger pain relievers if OTC ones aren’t helpful. Opioid medications might be an option. Taken in appropriate doses, they might help control pain....

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CELIAC PLEXUS BLOCK

CELIAC PLEXUS BLOCK Nerve Blocks & Injections Nerves in the body called a plexus or ganglions, can cause pain. This pain can be “turned off” by using a specific type of injection that blocks the pain signals from reaching the brain and this is known as a nerve block. Nerve block injections are very common and are used to treat chronic pain when medications or other treatments prove to be ineffective or cause negative side effects. They allow for a damaged nerve proper time to heal, provide temporary pain...

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