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Non-Surgical Spine Care Approaches In 13th Street, Newark

Exploring Alternatives To Back Surgery At Pain Doctors Medical?

Individuals visiting Pain Doctors Medical on 13th Street in Newark, NJ, have access to non-surgical spine interventions utilizing the Regenexx approach. These protocols are designed to address back and neck discomfort associated with various degenerative conditions, including spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, facet joint problems, spondylolysis, and painful or torn spinal discs.

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495 North 13th Street Newark, NJ 07107

Non-Surgical Options For Spine Care At Pain Doctors Medical

When spinal fusion or repeated steroid injections are the proposed course of action, patients often seek less invasive paths. The physicians within the licensed Regenexx network at the Newark 13th Street facility offer interventional orthobiologic procedures intended to assist spine function, often resulting in reduced recovery time compared to surgical intervention.

Although epidural steroid injections can provide transient symptom reduction by lowering inflammation, repeated administration involves high steroid exposure that may negatively impact tissue integrity. Furthermore, spinal fusion surgery presents significant risks, with data indicating complications in more than a third of cases and a continued reliance on pain medication for many patients post-procedure. Surgical recovery typically demands substantial downtime, disrupting daily routines.

Conversely, protocols utilizing Regenexx injectates employ high-precision imaging guidance, such as ultrasound and fluoroscopy, to deposit concentrated healing agents derived from the patient’s own platelets or bone marrow into specific spinal regions. This focused method aims to facilitate tissue health and structural stability via a minimally invasive strategy.

These outpatient services fall under the discipline of Interventional Orthopedics, a field merging regenerative science with imaging proficiency. At Pain Doctors Medical, practitioners adhere to Regenexx’s specific intellectual property and training protocols to ensure the delivery of consistent care.

Regenexx Benefits

  • Increased function
  • Pain reduction
  • Most individuals do not experience extensive downtime
  • Minimal time off of work
  • No surgery
  • Minimal use of mobility tools (crutches, etc.)
  • Minimal disruption of regular routine

495 North 13th Street
Newark, NJ 07107

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Dr. Ilana Etelzon is a highly skilled Pain Management Specialist with extensive experience in Interventional Pain and Musculoskeletal Medicine. Fellowship-trained, she emphasizes regenerative techniques and adopts a non-operative approach to pain management. Dr. Etelzon specializes in addressing a wide range of conditions, including lower back pain, sciatica, pinched nerves, neck pain, and musculoskeletal injuries related to overuse, sports, and arthritis. She employs advanced fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided methods to ensure precise and effective treatments.

Dr. Etelzon is dedicated to breaking the cycle of pain by developing practical and personalized treatment plans in collaboration with her patients. Her approach begins with alleviating pain, followed by rehabilitation designed to prevent recurrence. The ultimate goal is to create an individualized strategy tailored to each patient’s needs, fostering long-term success and satisfaction.

With expertise in innovative, minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Etelzon focuses on treatments that promote the body’s natural ability to heal and repair. Her methods have been met with high success rates, as evidenced by the positive feedback from her patients.

Dr. Etelzon is an active member of leading professional organizations, including the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), Spine Intervention Society (SIS), North American Spine Society (NASS), and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR). She has contributed to numerous articles on pain management, regenerative medicine, sports medicine, and cardiac rehabilitation. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Etelzon remains involved in research and enjoys teaching and mentoring residents and students.

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Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

Areas Treated

Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

*This provider is NOT authorized by Regenexx to treat the C0-C1 or C1-C2 levels of the neck or CCI (craniocervical instability).

Regenexx Results

Since 2005 we have conducted research, accumulated patient results data, and obtained direct feedback from our patients. With one purpose in mind. To help you make an informed, confident decision to treat your condition.

Patient Results

Physicians in the licensed Regenexx network have performed more than 132,000 procedures worldwide. Regenexx maintains an outcomes database that tracks procedures performed using Regenexx injectates.

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Before & After MRI Library

We have accumulated patient imaging before and after a Regenexx procedure to document anatomy change.

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Spine 101

Dr. Chris Centeno explains how all of the pieces of the spine work together to maintain our health and how a single weakness in this important structure can lead to serious structural problems.

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