Minimally Invasive
Procedures
South Florida’s Anesco Interventional Pain Institute specializes in non-surgical and surgical techniques for treating pain conditions. Most types of pain can be managed conservatively, without the need for surgery. The decision to have surgery depends on the type of condition and severity of pain.
People with herniated or bulging discs may need a minimally invasive procedure to repair the disc. Special procedures can also be performed for people who have limited success with injection therapy for nerve pain.
Minimally invasive techniques reduce the risk of complications, minimize pain and scarring, and shorten recovery times. The procedures are done in an outpatient surgery center, which means you get to go home the same day of surgery. You will need to have someone drive you home if anesthesia is used.
The most common procedures performed by our interventional pain specialists in Fort Lauderdale, Florida are described below.
People who experience short-term relief from nerve blocks may be candidates for this more advanced procedure. Most people get relief from nerve-related pain for a year or longer. They can be performed for neck and shoulder pain (cervical facet neurotomy) or low back pain (lumbar neurotomy). Read more in our patient library:
- Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy
- Lumbar Radiofrequency Neurotomy
- Radiofrequency Ablation
Spinal cord stimulation uses electrodes to stimulate spinal cord nerves located above the epidural space. It is often used to treat chronic pain of the trunk and/or limbs after other options have failed.
Spinal Cord Stimulation and Radiofrequency Ablation in Broward County, FL
If you have any questions about an upcoming procedure or you want to schedule a consultation with one of our Ft. Lauderdale pain doctors, please contact us at (954) 580-8838 or use our online appointment request form.
