Failed Back Syndrome Treatment in Fort Worth, TX
Failed back syndrome refers to chronic back or neck pain, with or without extremity pain, which can occur if spine surgery does not achieve the desired result. Contributing factors include recurrent disc herniation, compressed nerves, altered joint mobility, scar tissue, muscle deconditioning, and degeneration of facet or sacroiliac joints. The expert surgeons at Texas Spine Associates have extensive experience in treating failed back surgery syndrome. Our surgeons offer accurate diagnosis and advanced treatment for a variety of spinal conditions. To learn more about treatments and causes of Failed Back Syndrome, request a consultation at any of our offices in the Dallas area. Or you can call us at (972) 987-0969 to schedule your appointment. We have offices in Arlington, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Granbury, Irving, Southlake, and Weatherford.
Symptoms of Failed Back Syndrome
Patients with failed spinal surgery have either new or persistent pain in the back or legs following spine surgery. The pain may be similar to the pain experienced before surgery, or it could be a new pain of a different degree or in a different spot. The location, timing, duration, and magnitude of the pain all help determine the cause.
Diagnosis
Dr. Neil Shah, Dr. Vishal Patel, and Dr. Christopher Happ will review the treatment history, particularly the type of surgery done and for what reason. Particular attention is paid to the result of the surgery and how the symptoms have evolved following the surgery. X-rays and physical examination will also be performed. Additional diagnostic testing may be ordered to confirm the diagnosis and the true source of pain. These tests can include MRI with Contrast, CT Myelography, Selective Nerve Root Blocks, and Hardware Blocks.
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Failed Back Syndrome Treatment
Once Dr. Shah, Dr. Patel, or Dr. Happ a diagnosis has been identified and confirmed, initial treatment should initially be conservative and involve physical therapy, oral medication management including NSAIDS, activity modifications, and injections. These conservative modalities can be tailored to match the diagnosis with special consideration being given to the original surgery.
If surgical management is necessary, the type of surgery varies depending on the reason for the failed surgery. Surgical treatment may include repeat lumbar decompression, adjacent level spinal fusion, revision spinal fusion, removal of painful hardware, or a spinal cord stimulator.
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If you’ve had a failed back surgery, contact Texas Spine Associates today to schedule a consultation at one of our many spine clinics in the Dallas area. Our board-certified spine specialists provide the highest level of care at our spine clinics in Arlington, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Granbury, Irving, Southlake, and Weatherford. Give us a call at (972) 987-0969 or request an appointment through our secure online form.