Dr. Anthony P. Moreno - How to Treat Spinal Pain?
Dr.Anthony P. Moreno received his B.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science at University of Florida where he graduated with honors. He also received his M.D. from University of Florida and graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. After that he completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center/University... more
How to treat spinal pain
For patients suffering from chronic and debilitating back pain, spinal surgery may be the answer. Some conditions respond to non-surgical treatments, while others may require surgery to treat the pain. The common procedures to treat spinal pain include minimally invasive spine surgery, interventional pain management, and epidural steroid injections.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. Minimally invasive spine surgery allows surgeons to access deep spinal structures through small incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is possible with the use of fluoroscopic image guidance, which helps the surgeon navigate through small openings. This results in a faster recovery for the patient.
Interventional Pain Management. Interventional pain management can be used to correct musculoskeletal limitations and alleviate pain from illness, trauma, or surgery. These procedures can help everyone from professional athletes to adults with chronic pain. Common interventional pain procedures include lumbar facet joint injections and radiofrequency nerve neurotomy procedures.
Epidural Steroid Injections. Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a common treatment option for many forms of low back pain and leg pain. They have been used for low back pain since 1952 and are still an integral part of the non-surgical management of sciatica and low back pain. The goal of the epidural steroid injection is pain relief for the patient.
