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Pain Procedures

Knowing What to Expect

Preparing for surgery can feel overwhelming or scary if you don’t know what to expect. You may have some unanswered questions and worries that make you feel this way. Knowing what to expect will help you feel less nervous and more in control.

Catamaran SIJ Fusion A Comprehensive Solution for Sacroiliac Joint Pain. If sacroiliac joint pain is preventing you from enjoying your normal quality of life, the Catamaran SIJ Fusion procedure is available

The Catamaran SIJ Fusion procedure is a minimally invasive surgical technique that stabilizes the sacroiliac joint by fusing the sacrum to the iliac bones. During the procedure, your surgeon will make a small incision and use specialized instruments to insert titanium implants into the joint. These implants help to fuse the bones together, reducing movement in the joint and alleviating pain.

The procedure is performed under imaging guidance, ensuring precise placement of the implants and minimizing the risk of complications. Because the surgery is minimally invasive, patients typically experience a quicker recovery time compared to traditional open surgery, with less postoperative pain and a lower risk of infection.

Curonix  Advanced Nerve Stimulation for Pain Management

Curonix is a minimally invasive procedure that involves placing a small, implantable device near the nerves responsible for chronic pain. The device delivers targeted electrical stimulation to these nerves, disrupting the pain signals and providing relief. This highly customizable therapy allows your physician to adjust the stimulation levels to suit your specific needs. Curonix is performed under imaging guidance to ensure precise device placement, minimizing the risk of complications.

Intracept Cutting-Edge Approach to Low Back Pain Management Chronic low back pain can be a relentless challenge, but Intracept therapy offers a breakthrough solution to help you find lasting relief.

Intracept is a minimally invasive procedure that targets the basivertebral nerve, a primary source of chronic low back pain. During the procedure, a specialized probe is inserted into the vertebrae and positioned near the basivertebral nerve.

The probe heats and ablates the nerve, using radiofrequency energy to effectively interrupt its ability to transmit pain signals. The entire process is performed under imaging guidance, ensuring precise placement and minimizing the risk of complications.

Kyphoplasty For those suffering from painful spinal fractures, kyphoplasty offers a highly effective solution that not only alleviates discomfort but also restores spinal stability, allowing you to reclaim your quality of life. A Breakthrough in Spinal Fracture Treatment

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that involves inserting a small balloon into the fractured vertebra. The balloon is carefully inflated to create space within the bone, which is then filled with a special bone cement. This cement hardens quickly, stabilizing the vertebra, restoring its height, and relieving pain. The entire procedure is performed under fluoroscopic guidance, ensuring precise placement and minimizing the risk of complications.

MILD Procedure

For those struggling with the debilitating effects of lumbar spinal stenosis, the MILD procedure offers a groundbreaking, minimally invasive solution to relieve pain and restore mobility.

The MILD procedure is a minimally invasive technique that targets the excess ligament tissue causing the narrowing of the spinal canal. During the procedure, a small incision is made in the lower back, and specialized instruments are used to remove the thickened ligament tissue, creating more space in the spinal canal and relieving pressure on the nerves. The MILD procedure is performed under fluoroscopic guidance to ensure precise targeting of the affected area, minimizing the risk of complications and promoting a quicker recovery.

Minuteman

When chronic back pain and spinal instability impact your daily life, the Minuteman procedure is a cutting-edge solution that offers both effective relief and minimal recovery time. 

The Minuteman procedure is a minimally invasive spinal fusion technique that stabilizes the spine by implanting a small titanium device between the vertebrae. The procedure involves making a small incision in the back or side and using specialized instruments to place the Minuteman implant between the affected vertebrae. This implant provides immediate stabilization by securing the vertebrae together, reducing abnormal movement, and preventing further degeneration. The Minuteman procedure is performed under fluoroscopic guidance to ensure precise implant placement, minimizing the risk of complications and promoting a faster recovery.

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to alleviate chronic pain by targeting specific nerves responsible for the discomfort.

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the placement of small electrodes near the nerves responsible for your chronic pain. These electrodes are connected to a compact, implantable pulse generator that sends low-level electrical impulses to the targeted nerves. These impulses modulate the pain signals being sent to the brain, effectively reducing or even eliminating the sensation of pain. The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia, allowing for a quick recovery and minimal disruption to your daily routine.

Spine Implantation

If chronic spinal pain has taken control of your life, spine implantation offers a sophisticated solution designed to help you regain your health and freedom.

Spine implantation is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the insertion of implants, such as rods, screws, or cages, into the spinal column to stabilize the affected area and alleviate pressure on the nerves. The implants are carefully placed under imaging guidance to ensure precision and minimize the risk of complications. This procedure is typically performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the complexity of the case, and is designed to provide long-term relief from chronic spinal pain.

SpineJack

If spinal fractures have disrupted your life, SpineJack offers an innovative solution designed to help you regain your strength and mobility.

SpineJack is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the insertion of small, expandable implants into the fractured vertebrae. These implants are carefully placed using imaging guidance to ensure precision. Once in place, the implants are expanded to gently lift the collapsed vertebra, restoring its height and alignment.

Bone cement is then injected to stabilize the vertebra and maintain the correction. This procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the patient’s needs, and typically takes less than an hour to complete.

SPRINT

If chronic pain has been limiting your life, the SPRINT system offers a revolutionary treatment designed to help you reclaim your mobility.

The SPRINT system is a minimally invasive treatment that involves the temporary placement of a small, wire-like electrode near the nerves responsible for your pain. This electrode delivers mild electrical impulses that disrupt the pain signals being sent to your brain, effectively reducing or eliminating discomfort. The treatment is typically performed under local anesthesia, and the electrode is placed using imaging guidance to ensure precision. Unlike permanent nerve stimulation implants, the SPRINT system is designed to be used for a short duration, often just a few weeks, after which the electrode is removed.

Vertiflex

If lumbar spinal stenosis is causing you chronic pain and limiting your daily activities, Vertiflex offers a state-of-the-art, minimally invasive solution to help you regain your mobility and comfort.

Vertiflex is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the placement of a small spacer between the affected vertebrae to gently widen the spinal canal. This spacer helps to decompress the spinal nerves, reducing pain and discomfort without the need for more invasive surgical procedures.

The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with imaging guidance to ensure precise placement of the device. Vertiflex is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can return home the same day and begin your recovery.

Vertebroplasty

If you’re suffering from the pain of a spinal fracture, Vertebroplasty offers a proven, minimally invasive solution that can provide immediate relief and restore your quality of life.


Vertebroplasty is a procedure that involves the precise injection of bone cement into the fractured vertebra to stabilize the bone and alleviate pain. The cement hardens quickly, providing immediate structural support to the weakened vertebra. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement of the cement. Vertebroplasty is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can return home the same day and begin your recovery.

ViaDisc

An Innovative, Non-Surgical Solution to Spinal Disc Degeneration

VIA Disc NP is an innovative allograft therapy designed to supplement the loss of nucleus pulposus tissue in degenerated intervertebral discs. Derived from a human donor, the allograft contains dehydrated nucleus pulposus particles that are mixed with saline. During a minimally invasive spinal procedure, this mixture is delivered directly into your intervertebral disc, restoring hydration and function without the need for surgery.