When conservative treatments have failed, back surgery may seem like the only solution for relieving chronic pain. Many people, however, experience back pain after surgery and worsening symptoms over time. This unfortunate outcome is known as post laminectomy syndrome or failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS).
FBSS affects an estimated 15-20% of back surgery patients. This condition is common following the surgical removal of bony overgrowth on the spine (laminectomy) and spinal fusion (the surgical joining of two or more vertebrae). According to Harvard Medical School, spinal fusion is a risky and usually unnecessary procedure that – at best – reduces pain by about 50%. American Pain Consortium has found that most back pain patients can improve significantly with conservative treatment.
If you need help for back pain and want to avoid a second back surgery, please request a consultation.
Pain that persists or becomes worse after back surgery may have several underlying causes, including:
We have extensive experience diagnosing the cause of post laminectomy pain, along with proven methods of pain relief.
Our minimally invasive solutions for back pain relief may include a combination of treatments, such as physical therapy, medication management, and spinal cord stimulation implants, which replace pain signals with a slight tingling sensation. Our goal is to help our patients become stronger and improve their quality of life.
Please contact us to schedule an appointment.