Category Archives: Back Pain

SEAL Procedure Gives Pain Relief To Some After Failed Back Surgery

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MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
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Michael Perloff, MD PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Interventional Pain Management
Boston University School of Medicine

MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?

Response: Low back pain is very common. Patients with chronic low back pain that does not benefit from physical therapy, medications, or injections, often get spine surgery. If surgery fails to help (Failed back surgery syndrome-i.e. continued low back and leg pain after surgery), options for pain relief become more complex.

Typically, patients with failed low back surgery syndrome have tried complex procedures, repeat surgery or technology implants as their main options.

The SEAL procedure is a shortened, simple procedure (done in about 20 minutes) that can help as treatment for failed back surgery symptoms. In the published case series of 30 patients, some patients achieved very good, sustained, pain relief. Continue reading →

Minimally Invasive Surgery Solutions For Pain Relief From Back Pain

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This video is from the Mayo Clinic and discusses minimally invasive surgery for back pain that has not responded to other modalities, such as strengthening exercises, physical therapy and injections.

Note: Content is Not intended as medical advice. Please consult your health care provider regarding your specific medical condition and questions.

Credit: The content is from the Mayo Clinic News Network