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Treating Your Pain for Lasting Relief

Treating Your Pain for Lasting Relief

two surgeons performing back surgery procedure

North Lakes Pain Consultants prides ourselves on offering the latest, state-of-the-art pain management procedures in a comfortable, convenient environment. You can expect individualized care from our integrated, multi-disciplinary team that meets your needs. Not only do our providers offer you pain relief with an eye toward your long-term health, but your procedure will also be explained in a way you can understand. We take the time to answer your questions before we schedule treatment.

Most procedures are performed in North Lakes’ outpatient surgical center. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to be warm, welcoming and comfortable while maintaining the highest standards of care possible. Many of our most common procedures use fluoroscopy (x-ray) guidance and are performed under general or local sedation as administered by our own anesthesiologist.

While your treatment plan will depend on your pain level, location, and duration, we offer the following procedures on a regular basis.

Most procedures are performed in North Lakes’ outpatient surgical center. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to be warm, welcoming and comfortable while maintaining the highest standards of care possible. Many of our most common procedures use fluoroscopy (x-ray) guidance and are performed under general or local sedation as administered by our own anesthesiologist.

While your treatment plan will depend on your pain level, location, and duration, we offer the following procedures on a regular basis.

Botox Injection

While Botox has become synonymous with plastic surgery, its original intended use was to relieve myofascial or muscle pain. Our providers are skilled at administering these injections in the areas where pain originates, offering relief for several weeks or up to several months.

Epidural Steroid Injection

Non-invasive option for managing acute and chronic lower back pain. Steroids are delivered directly to the fluid that surrounds the spine using precise instrumentation and x-ray guidance.

iFuse TORQ

iFuse TORQ is a cutting-edge technology designed to effectively fuse the joint that has helped patients enjoy lasting pain relief, increased function and improved lifestyle.

Implanted Pain Pump

mild® Procedure

The minimally invasive Mild Procedure was developed to remove the cause of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) by restoring space in the spinal canal without the use of general anesthesia, steroids, opioids, stitches or implants. Patients typically resume normal activities in 24 hours.

Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

When a vertebrae fractures, there are often fragments left behind that cause painful friction. Vertebroplasty injects cement into the bone to give it strength while kyphoplasty uses a balloon to make room for the cement mixture.

Radiofrequency Neurotomy
(Nerve Ablation)

Heat that is generated by radio waves is sent to painful areas of your body via needles inserted into your skin. Our providers use diagnostic imaging to make sure the needles are positioned properly before using them to temporarily turn off the nerves’ ability to send pain signals. Commonly used for pain in the neck, spine, knee, hip, or buttocks.

ReActiv8® Procedure

The ReActiv8 Neurostimulation System is a new, minimally invasive treatment option for people suffering from mechanical chronic low back pain caused by a multifidus muscle dysfunction. This FDA-approved implantable device is designed to provide you with meaningful long term relief by restoring functionality.

Spinal Cord Stimulator

There is nothing more frustrating for patients who have had back surgery than to have it fail to relieve their pain. Using minimally invasive spinal cord stimulators, our providers are able to send electric signals into a small, targeted area that replaces pain with a mild tingling sensation.

Selective Nerve Root Block and Sympathetic Nerve Block

Under x-ray guidance, numbing medicine and a steroid are injected into the part of the body where the nerve leaves the spinal column. In many cases, a nerve block is used to help our providers determine whether surgery might be helpful.

SI Bone for Sacroiliac Joint Fusion

When conservative treatments don’t provide lasting relief from your SI joint pain, it may be time to consider minimally invasive SI joint fusion. The iFuse TORQ procedure involves inserting titanium implants across the SI joint to maximize stability, reduce pain, and improve function. The procedure is done through a small one-inch incision and takes about an hour. Recovery is minimal, and patients begin to resume daily activities quickly.

SurGenTec Posterolateral Fusion

TendoNova

The TendoNova procedure is a minimally invasive procedure for treating chronic tendon pain and offers several advantages including smaller incisions, faster recovery times, and reduced risk of complications.

Therapeutic Nerve Block

Local anesthetic is injected into the source of the pain – the nerve. Therapeutic nerve blocks are particularly useful in treating diseases and painful conditions in localized areas.

Trigger Point Injections

By injecting medication directly into the muscle or fascia (a thin sheet of tissue that encloses a muscle) pain often subsides in a much larger area.

Vertiflex Procedure

The Vertiflex Procedure uses a small implant that is placed inside the spine. It is a clinically proven, minimally invasive solution that is designed to deliver long-term relief from the leg and back pain associated with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.

VIA Disc NP Allograft

VIA Disc NP is a non-surgical, injectable allograft that utilizes allogeneic tissue and micronized disc material to repair degenerative discs. It is a proven therapy that has been shown in clinical trials to repair damage to degenerative discs and provide significant low back pain relief and improved function.

Sacroiliac Joint Injections

Sacroiliac joint fusion is a surgical procedure that involves inserting implants to stabilize the joint between the spine and the pelvis. The goal of the procedure is to treat chronic pain from sacroiliac joint dysfunction by fusing the joint, which can lead to decreased pain, improved mobility, and a better quality of life.

Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Therapy

Dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation therapy is a medical procedure used to treat chronic pain conditions by surgically implanting a device that sends electrical signals to the DRG. This therapy can lead to significant pain reduction and an improved quality of life, allowing patients to reduce their reliance on pain medication.

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Peripheral nerve stimulation is a medical therapy that uses an implanted device to send electrical impulses to specific nerves to help manage chronic pain. The procedure involves surgically placing electrodes near affected nerves, which are then connected to an external power source. This treatment aims to provide long-term pain relief, reduce the need for medication, and improve a patient’s quality of life.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections use a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to accelerate the healing of injuries to tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints. The process involves drawing blood, separating the platelets through centrifugation, and then injecting the platelet-rich plasma into the affected area. PRP is used to treat conditions like osteoarthritis and sports injuries, with benefits including accelerated healing and reduced pain, which may help patients avoid surgery.

Facet Joint Injections

Facet joint injections are a minimally invasive procedure used to treat chronic neck or back pain, often caused by conditions like arthritis or injury. During the procedure, a local anesthetic and/or steroid is injected into the facet joints under imaging guidance, with the aim of reducing inflammation, providing pain relief, and improving mobility.

Joint Injections

Joint injections are a medical procedure used to treat joint pain and conditions like arthritis by injecting medication directly into the joint space. A healthcare professional guides a needle into the joint to deliver substances like steroids or hyaluronic acid. The procedure aims to provide immediate pain relief, reduce inflammation, and improve joint function, though potential risks include infection or temporary increased pain.

If you are experiencing pain that just won’t go away,
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