Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are two types of treatments for compression fractures or backbone breaks that can occur anywhere along the spine. It can occur due to injury, diseases, and, most commonly, osteoporosis1.
A spinal cord stimulator is a surgically implanted device used to treat chronic pain, such as back pain. The device transmits low-level electrical signals to block pain signals from reaching the brain. Spinal cord stimulator surgery may be an option for people with chronic pain when other treatment options have failed.
Chronic pain due to muscle spasms or scar tissue can often interfere with movement, everyday activities, and quality of life. If conservative treatment approaches like stretching, exercise, and physical therapy have failed, your healthcare provider or pain specialist may recommend manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) to help reduce pain and regain range of motion.
What to Do Next if Facet Joint Injections Don’t Work
A facet joint injection is a minimally invasive procedure used to reduce facet joint pain. This pain is often caused by arthritis in the lumbar spine or cervical spine.
