Pain management is a specialty within orthopedics that uses an interdisciplinary approach to ease suffering and improve the quality of life for those living with acute and chronic pain, particularly in their hip or back. Orthopedic Associates specializes in treating pain resulting from orthopedic conditions, and provides holistic care from non-interventional pain management to surgical options.
Acute pain begins suddenly and is usually sharp in quality lasting for moments, or it may be severe and last for weeks or months. In most cases, acute pain does not last longer than a few months and it disappears when the underlying cause of pain has been treated or has healed. Acute pain may be caused by various events or circumstances, including:
Surgery
Broken bones
Muscle strain/sprains
Tendonitis
Chronic pain persists despite the fact that an injury has healed. Pain signals remain active in the nervous system for weeks, month, or years. Physical effects include tense muscles, limited mobility, and a possible lack of energy. Common chronic pain complaints include:
Depending upon its severity, pain may be treated in a number of ways. Symptomatic options for the treatment of pain may include one or more of the following:
Dr. Silverman offers several pain management therapies to OA patients. Watch the informational videos below to learn about a few of the treatments he offers, and schedule an appointment to talk about what might be right for you.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS) System Patient Animation from Curonix
The Curonix Freedom Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS) System offers a targeted solution for chronic pain. When peripheral nerve pain is experienced, a signal is sent from the injured nerve to the brain. These nerves are found throughout your body, extending into your arms and legs. They can be injured from trauma, certain medical conditions, or surgery and can result in chronic, debilitating pain. Common symptoms of peripheral nerve pain are burning, tingling, stabbing, numbness, aching, and throbbing. The Curonix Freedom Peripheral Nerve Stimulator System works to relieve pain by altering the activity of the affected nerve using electrical impulses. The system is designed to seamlessly integrate into your daily life to help you take control of your chronic pain and get back to living!
Medial Branch Blocks and Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Nerostimulation Therapy (SCS) Trials and Implants
Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stim Trials and Implants
Ask about these and the many other therapies Dr. Silverman offers to patients experiencing chronic pain.
