- ArthritisWe treat pain associated with several debilitating conditions and syndromes, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis of the back and joints, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, spondyloarthropathies, myofascial pain, pain syndromes secondary to peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, and headaches.
- Fibromyalgia
- Family Practice
- NeurologyHe moved to America in 1994 and completed his medical training and residency at New York Hospital and Nassau University Medical Center. His most relevant educational experience was a fellowship done at the Neurology, Headache, and Pain Relief Center in Linwood, NJ, where he focused on Interventional Pain Management.
- UltrasoundJoint injections can pinpoint and alleviate pain caused by irritation or injury to the affected joint(s). Under ultrasound or using fluoroscopic guidance (x-ray imaging), a pain specialist injects a local anesthetic into the affected joint. If this anesthetic relieves the patient’s pain, the diagnosis is confirmed. A corticosteroid medication, a robust and long-acting medicine reduces inflammation and provides pain relief over an extended period, is also injected.
- MRIThis procedure also helps ensure focus on the correct nerves. Another advantage is that the doctor can inject lidocaine which immediately relieves the patient's pain. Spine injections should only be done by doctors with special training in fluoroscopically (x-ray) guided spinal procedures. Before the ESI procedure, the doctor will get detailed pictures of the spine using an MRI or CT scan, which will help determine the best approach.
- X-Rays
- Computed Tomography
- SciaticaA transforaminal epidural steroid injection can be helpful in treating pain in your lower back, legs, and feet caused by sciatica, herniated discs, or another back problem.
- Sports Medicine
- Physical TherapyAn epidural injection places anti-inflammatory medicine (cortisone) into the epidural space to reduce nerve inflammation and hopefully, reduce your symptoms. By stopping or limiting nerve inflammation, we may promote healing, and speed up "mother nature," thereby decreasing your pain. Although not always helpful, epidural injections reduce pain and improve symptoms in most people within 3-7 days. They may provide permanent relief or provide a period of pain relief that will allow other treatments like physical therapy to be more productive.
- Tennis Elbow
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain