Post-Laminectomy Syndrome - OverviewThis condition, also called "failed back surgery syndrome," is a type of chronic pain. It can develop in some people after spine surgery.CausesThis pain most often develops after a laminectomy procedure. This is the removal of bone at the rear of your vertebrae. The procedure is [...]

Patellar Tendinitis - Overview This is a pain you feel just below your patella (the bone we commonly call the "kneecap"). It's an injury to your patellar tendon, which connects the bottom of the kneecap to the shin bone. Causes You can injure your patellar tendon if you stress [...]

Osteoarthritis of the Knee - Overview Knee pain may keep you from being as active as you like. And it may come from a gradual breakdown of your knee's cartilage. That's a protective tissue on the ends of your bones. In a healthy knee, the bones glide smoothly against [...]

Osteoarthritis of the Hip - This type of arthritis, also called “degenerative joint disease,” is a breakdown of the cartilage in your hip joint. As this protective cartilage wears away, bone rubs against bone. Bony growths called “bone spurs” may form in the joint. Pain from osteoarthritis can [...]

Knee Pain - Overview Our knees take a lot of force. They support the weight of the body. They keep us upright and stable.They cushion us when we walk and run. So it's not unusual to feel knee pain at some time in our lives.Let's learn about knee pain, [...]

Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip - Overview This type of arthritis, also called "degenerative joint disease," is a breakdown of the cartilage in your hip joint. As this protective cartilage wears away, bone rubs against bone. Bony growths called "bone spurs" may form in the joint. Pain from osteoarthritis [...]

Bursitis of the Hip (Trochanteric Bursitis) - OverviewThis is an irritation or swelling of the trochanteric bursa. This small, fluid-filled sac is found on the outer side of the femur. It acts as a cushion for the iliotibial band, a thick tendon in your leg.CausesTrochanteric bursitis can be caused [...]

Steroid Injection for Trochanteric Bursitis of the Hip - Overview This injection treats a painful inflammation of a fluid-filled sac (called a "bursa") in your hip. You have these sacs throughout your body. They create a cushion between bones and soft tissues. The specific bursa we're treating is the [...]

Steroid Injection for Knee Pain (Fluoroscopic-Guided Method) - OverviewThis is an injection of steroid into the knee joint. We often use it to treat the pain and inflammation of knee arthritis.PreparationTo begin, we numb the tissue of your knee. We position your knee under a video x-ray device called [...]

Hip Joint Injection (Ultrasound or Fluoroscopic Method) - OverviewIf you have pain in your hip, your doctor may inject medicine into your hip joint. It can help your doctor find where your pain is coming from. It can also make your hip feel better.PreparationTo start, you lie on your [...]

Hip Joint Injection - Overview This is an injection of medicine that goes into your hip joint. We use it to treat pain and inflammation.We can also use it to find the source of your pain. Preparation To begin, we may give you medicine to help you relax. We [...]

Genicular Nerve Block (G Block) - Overview This outpatient procedure is an injection of anesthetic to the genicular nerves. These are the sensory nerves that transmit pain signals from the knee to the brain. Anesthetizing these nerves can disrupt the pain signals caused by degeneration of the knee. A [...]

Genicular Nerve Ablation (RF Neurotomy) - Overview During this outpatient procedure, the physician uses a radiofrequency device to heat up and disrupt the genicular nerves. These are the sensory nerves that transmit pain signals from the knee to the brain. Disrupting these pathways can provide long term relief from [...]

Piriformis Injection (Fluoroscopic Method)- Overview This is an injection of steroid medicine into the piriformis muscle. We use this injection to find and treat piriformis syndrome. That's a painful irritation of the sciatic nerve. It's caused by pressure from the piriformis muscle. Preparation To begin, we numb the [...]

Osteoarthritis of the Spine - Overview Your sacroiliac joints (we call them the "SI" joints) are the places where your hips meet your spine.These joints don't have a lot of flexibility, but they do move slightly as you move your body. And if SI joints become damaged or diseased, [...]

Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica) - OverviewThis condition is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the lumbar spine. Because these nerves travel to the hips, buttocks, legs and feet, an injury in the lumbar spine can cause symptoms in these areas. Sciatica may result from a [...]

TransLoc 3D™ SI JOINT FUSION SYSTEM - TransLoc 3D™ is the next evolution in fixating the sacroiliac (SI) joint. Incorporating CornerLoc’s patented and proven CornerLocing technology1 , together with state-of-the-art 3D printed titanium macro and microporosity in the new ultra-porous posterior titanium implant and lateral oblique compression screw, [...]

Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injection - Overview This injection procedure is performed to relieve pain caused by arthritis in the sacroiliac joint where the spine and hip bone meet. The steroid medication can reduce swelling and inflammation in the joint. Sacroiliac Joint Located The patient lies face down. A cushion [...]

Medial Branch Block - Overview This is an injection of numbing medicine. It bathes the medial branch nerves, which attach to the facet joints of your spine. These nerves hurt when facet joints are injured or diseased. The injection helps find the source of your pain. And it may [...]

Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection - Overview This outpatient procedure is an injection of asteroid-anesthetic medication. The medication can reduce swelling and inflammation of irritated spinal nerves. This procedure is performed to relieve pain in the lower back and pain that radiates from the back to the legs. The [...]

Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection (Without Contrast) - OverviewThis injection procedure is performed to relieve low back and radiating leg pain. Steroid medication can reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by spinal conditions.FluoroscopeThe patient lays face down. A cushion under the stomach area provides comfort and flexes the back.In this [...]

Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection - OverviewThis injection procedure is performed to relieve low back and radiating leg pain. Steroid medication can reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by spinal conditions.Patient PositioningThe patient lies face down. A cushion under the stomach area provides comfort and flexes the back.In this position, [...]

Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection - Overview This outpatient procedure is an injection of asteroid-anesthetic medication through an opening in the sacrum. The medication can reduce swelling and inflammation of irritated spinal nerves. The injection takes only a few minutes to complete. Preparation In preparation for the procedure, the patient [...]

Piriformis Syndrome - Overview This is a pain and numbness you feel in your buttock and down the back of your leg. It involves the sciatic nerve. That's a large nerve that travels from your lower spine down to your foot. Causes This syndrome is caused by a problem [...]

PRP Therapy - Overview Platelet rich plasma therapy can help injured joints and other problems. It uses parts of your own blood to reduce pain and speed up healing. Can it Help Me? PRP may help if you have: meniscus tears in your knee. Rotator cuff tears in your [...]

Lumbar Sympathetic Block - Overview This procedure is an injection that numbs branches of nerves in your lower back. It helps doctors find and treat a number of problems linked to these nerves. Usually, a series of injections is needed to treat a problem. About the Sympathetic Nerves The [...]

Joint Pain - Overview Joint pain is a common problem for many people. It can keep you from doing the things you want to do. It can make it hard for you to be as active as you like. Let's take a moment to learn about the causes of [...]