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Post-Surgical Back Care At Pain Doctors Medical

Seeking Non-Surgical Options For Lingering Back Discomfort?

Ongoing discomfort following lower back surgery is a challenge for many individuals. At Pain Doctors Medical on 13th Street in Newark, physicians in the licensed Regenexx network offer procedures using Regenexx injectates. These non-surgical options can help reduce pain and may support spinal stability without the need for more invasive measures.

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73-75 Ferry Street Newark, NJ 07105

Managing Pain After Spinal Surgery

Many individuals visit Pain Doctors Medical on 13th Street in Newark due to ongoing symptoms after an operation. Surgeries like discectomy can impact disc stability. Fusion, which permanently connects vertebrae, might place added stress on surrounding areas. This stress often contributes to a condition called adjacent segment disease. Over time, this may lead to degeneration or further issues requiring medical attention.

Data regarding surgical efficacy presents concerns. Some research suggests spinal fusion outcomes are comparable to placebo (sham) procedures. Additionally, up to 25% of patients report complications following fusion. A study showed that 76% of individuals continued to use narcotics post-surgery and missed three times more work than those who did not undergo surgery.

Physicians in the licensed Regenexx network use precise imaging to deliver customized concentrations of the body’s own healing agents. These protocols aim to treat the whole spine rather than just one segment.

Procedures using Regenexx injectates may help:

  • May help reduce spinal inflammation
  • May support nerve health
  • May improve spinal stability
  • May help reduce medication reliance

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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

73-75 Ferry Street
Newark, NJ 07105

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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).

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