Pain management is a specialized area of medicine that focuses on relieving and preventing pain. There are many different techniques and treatments available, and the right approach depends on the individual's symptoms and medical history.
 
Commonly used pain management therapies at Durango Outpatient Surgery Center include epidural steroid injections, discograms, stimulator trials, and interspinous spacers. 
 

• Epidural steroid Injections: Epidural steroid injections are a treatment option for many conditions that cause inflammation and pain in the spine. By delivering a corticosteroid directly to the affected area, epidural steroid injections can provide relief from pain and other symptoms. Epidural steroid injections can be an effective treatment for a wide range of conditions, including herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, and spinal stenosis. In many cases, epidural steroid injections can help to avoid the need for surgery. 
• Discograms: Discograms are diagnostic procedures used to evaluate pain originating from the discs of the spine. The discs act as cushions between the vertebrae, and when they degenerate or are damaged, they can cause pain. Discograms are typically only performed after other conservative treatments have failed to relieve the pain.
• Stimulator Trials: Stimulator Trials are a new and innovative way to treat chronic pain. Stimulator Trials are a minimally invasive procedure that involves implanting a small stimulator into the body. The stimulator then sends electrical impulses to the nerves that are causing pain. This helps to block the pain signals from reaching the brain. Stimulator Trials have been shown to be an effective treatment for chronic pain, and they can provide long-term relief.
• Interspinous Spacer: Interspinous Spacer is a nonsurgical treatment for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. Interspinous Spacer is an FDA approved device that is implanted between the spinous processes to decompress the neural elements and relieve pain.

 
Pain management can be an effective way to improve quality of life for patients suffering from chronic pain. Contact one of our experienced physicians today.