Spinal cord neurostimulation
Spinal cord neurostimulation is an innovative treatment for reducing chronic pain when other methods are not sufficient.It involves sending small electrical impulses to the spinal cord to “block” pain signals reaching the brain. This technique is not entirely new: even in ancient Greece, doctors used electric shocks from torpedo rays, a type of electric fish, […]
Infiltration of the sacroiliac joint
Why Am I Being Offered this Procedure? Your doctor suspects that the pain in your lower back or buttock may originate from the sacroiliac joint.This joint connects the spine to the pelvis and, if inflamed or damaged, can cause pain. The injection is both a diagnostic test and an initial therapeutic step: it helps determine […]
Infiltrazione epidurale transforaminale lombare
Why Am I Being Offered this Procedure? Your doctor suspects that your back or leg pain may be caused by inflammation or compression of nerve roots in the spine.These roots exit through small holes (foramina), which can narrow over time or due to degeneration. This can cause irritation and compression of the nerve roots, resulting […]
Translaminar epidural infiltration
Why Am I Being Offered this Procedure? Your doctor suspects that the pain in your lower back, chest area, or legs may be caused by inflammation or degeneration of the intervertebral disc, or by inflammation or compression of the nerve roots. These roots exit the spine through small openings that can narrow with age or […]
Radiofrequency Facet Joint Denervation, Lumbar/Thoracic
Why Am I Being Offered this Procedure? Your doctor suspects that pain in your back, chest, hips, or legs may be caused by irritation of the lumbar or thoracic facet joints.These small joints connect the vertebrae of the spine and allow movement of the trunk. When they become damaged or inflamed, they can cause chronic […]
Lumbar/Thoracic Facet Joint Block
Why do I have to do this procedure? Your doctor suspects that your neck pain may be coming from small joints in your spine called facet joints. These joints help your neck move and stay stable, but over time they can become irritated or worn, causing pain in your neck, shoulders, upper back, or even […]