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Post-Surgical Back Pain Support At Pain Doctors Medical

Explore non-surgical care options for lingering back pain after surgery

For individuals who have had lower back surgery and are still experiencing discomfort or limited mobility, Pain Doctors Medical in New Jersey offers procedures using Regenexx lab processes. These less invasive approaches are designed to may help reduce discomfort and may support structural stability, often without the need for repeat surgery.

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345 State Street Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

The Regenexx Approach for Pain Following Surgery

Many individuals seeking care report continued discomfort following back surgery. Common procedures, such as a discectomy, may decrease disc stability. Fusion surgeries, where two or more vertebrae are permanently joined, can increase stress on nearby spinal segments. This often contributes to a condition called adjacent segment disease, which can lead to further degeneration and the potential need for additional surgery.

Surgical outcomes are not always favorable. In some studies, spinal fusion surgery outcomes have been found comparable to placebo (sham) procedures. Up to 25% of patients report complications following fusion. One 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 at the Pain Doctors Medical location in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, use advanced imaging guidance to precisely deliver customized orthobiologic procedures. These include the use of the individual’s own platelets or bone marrow-derived healing agents, prepared using Regenexx processing. Consultation plans are thorough and focus on addressing the full spine and the underlying contributors to post-surgical discomfort.

Procedures using Regenexx injectates may help:

  • Target inflammation in areas adjacent to a spinal fusion.
  • May help support irritated nerves.
  • May help improve spine stability.
  • May help reduce the need for pain medications.

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

345 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

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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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Physicians in the licensed Regenexx network have performed more than 132,000 procedures using Regenexx lab processing worldwide. Regenexx keeps records of the procedures in our outcomes database.

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