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Post-Laminectomy Syndrome Explained by a Los Angeles pain doctor

Post-Laminectomy Syndrome Explained by a Los Angeles pain doctor

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Post-Laminectomy Syndrome Explained by a Beverly Hills pain doctor

Post-Laminectomy Syndrome also referred to as Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS), is a condition where the patient experiences severe pain in the back after undergoing surgery on the back. This procedures is performed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord that occurs as a result of protruding disc.

After a laminectomy is performed, patients are deemed to recover with no complications. However, in some patients, back pain and at times leg pain may persist after laminectomy. The persistent pain is referred to as post laminectomy syndrome.

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Post Laminectomy Syndrome

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  • What are the Causes of Post-Laminectomy Syndrome?

    • There are several reasons why most patients may develop back pain after a laminectomy. It could be the fact that the surgery was not necessary or surgery did not produce the expected results. In some cases, patients may experience pain because of narrowed spinal column, a condition called spinal stenosis.

      Other causes of Post-Laminectomy Syndrome include:

      . Inappropriate surgical treatments
      . Hardware insertion
      . Disc fragment pinching the nerve
      . Failure to do the surgery at the appropriate level in the spine.

  • What are the symptoms of Post-Laminectomy Syndrome?

    • Identifying the symptoms of this syndrome is not easy more so immediately after neck or back surgery. Therefore, there is a need for a professional doctor who has knowledge in pain management.

      The most common symptoms of the post-laminectomy include:

      . Severe pain
      . Back spasms
      . Leg pain
      . Sharp back pain
      . Pain within the region where the treatment has been done
      . Inflexible
      . Drug addict: you cannot do without the prescribed drugs

      Remember, pain is the common symptom of this syndrome and there are some instances that the pain can be so intense

  • Post-Laminectomy Syndrome Diagnosis

    • The diagnosis of Post-Laminectomy Syndrome should always start with a proficient Los Angeles pain management doctor who has experience in pain management. The nature of pain you experience may resemble other symptoms of different pain disorder which may take the effort of proficient doctor to realize.

      For the treatment to be successful, it is important to identify the main source of pain. Afterwards, the doctor can consider performing tests such as:

      . Performing clinical examination
      . Focusing on the patient’s medical history, symptom analysis together with a physical examination to determine the source and the intensity of the pain
      . Performing x-rays and electro-diagnosis

      This is the most important information that will help the doctor trace the source of the pain.

  • What are the Treatment Options for Post-Laminectomy Syndrome?

    • Just like other painful conditions, once the cause of the pain has been identified, the doctor will recommend the most appropriate treatment options for the Post-Laminectomy Syndrome. A proficient pain management doctor is highly recommended to accurately diagnosing and treating this condition.

      Furtheremore, there is a need for a perfect and comprehensiv treatment plan for every patient. Some of the recommended treatments methods for Post-Laminectomy Syndrome include

      . Electrical nerve stimulation
      . Medication
      . Physical therapy

      It is only in severe cases that surgery is recommended. Intrathecal drug delivery is also another treatment option, which involves catheter placement to the affected parts to help relieve pain. Unlike oral medication, it is considered to be among the best treatment options since it has fewer side effects.

      At Intelligent Pain Solutions, Dr. George Graf is an expert in the treatment of failed back surgery syndrome. Treatment options include both medication management and interventional procedures such as spinal cord stimulator implants. Most insurance is accepted, call 310-854-0283 today!

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