At Vertex Pain Physicians, we understand the challenges that pain and chronic pain cause for our patients. Our expert staff is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care with treatments and therapies that help our San Antonio area patients manage their pain and return to their lives quickly.
Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI)
A non-surgical procedure where corticosteroid medication is delivered directly into the epidural space around the spinal cord, reducing inflammation and relieving pain caused in the spine.
Medial Branch Nerve Blocks
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Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Medial branch nerves transmit pain signals from joints to the brain. Radiofrequency Ablation uses heat to interrupt these signals and can significantly reduce pain and chronic pain in patients.
Joint Injections
This minimally invasive procedure delivers medication directly into the space between the knee, shoulder, hip, and other joints to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness.
Sacroiliac Joint Injections
The sacroiliac joint connects the lower spine to the pelvis and plays a crucial role in stabilizing the body during movement. Injections can reduce pain in the lower back, hips, buttocks, and legs.
Trigger Point Injections
An administration of a local anesthetic, saline, or corticosteroid directly into trigger points; muscle areas that are tight or knots form due to overuse, stress, trauma, or chronic conditions like fibromyalgia.
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
A minimally invasive procedure installs a small device to deliver electrical impulses that interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain, reducing the sensation of pain.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)
Peripheral nerves, located outside of your brain and spinal cord, are responsible for transmitting pain signals. A Peripheral Nerve Stimulator modulates these pain signals, providing pain relief.
Balloon Kyphoplasty
Balloon Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). Balloon Kyphoplasty is ideal for individuals suffering from specific spinal conditions and injuries.
Intrathecal Pump Implant/Targeted Drug Delivery
A specialized medical device that delivers medication directly into the fluid surrounding a patient’s spinal cord. This method allows powerful pain relief with lower doses of medication and fewer side effects.
Discography/Discogram
A diagnostic procedure used to assess the health of the intervertebral discs in a patient’s spine. This procedure pinpoints which discs are problematic, allowing targeted treatment strategies.
Percutaneous Discectomy
A herniated disc can compress nearby nerves, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness in the back, legs, or arms. This minimally invasive procedure alleviates that pressure, restoring comfort and mobility.
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD)
This outpatient treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis targets the root cause of pain by removing excess ligament tissue that narrows the spinal canal, improving mobility in patients.
