Surgical Solutions for Chronic Back Pain: What You Should Know

If you're living with persistent back pain that hasn't improved with conservative treatments, surgical options may offer the relief you need. At McCarron Law Firm, we understand the toll chronic pain takes on your life. While we don't provide medical treatment, we're committed to helping you explore all avenues for recovery, including connecting you with trusted local specialists.

Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion

The sacroiliac joint connects the spine to the pelvis. It can cause significant lower back pain when it becomes unstable or inflamed. SI joint fusion is a minimally invasive procedure that stabilizes the joint using small implants, reduces movement, and alleviates pain. According to the National Spine Health Foundation, many patients experience significant relief from SI joint pain after the fusion process stabilizes the joint.

Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

These procedures are designed to treat vertebral compression fractures, often resulting from injury, accident, or disease such as osteoporosis. In vertebroplasty, medical-grade cement is injected into the fractured vertebra to stabilize it. Kyphoplasty involves inserting a balloon to create space before injecting the cement, which can also restore some of the vertebra's height. Both procedures are minimally invasive and can provide rapid pain relief.

Sacroplasty

Similar to vertebroplasty, sacroplasty is used to treat sacral insufficiency fractures. It involves injecting bone cement into the sacrum to stabilize the fracture and alleviate pain. This minimally invasive procedure can be an effective option for patients who are not candidates for more extensive surgery.

Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD®)

For patients with lumbar spinal stenosis—a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the nerves—the MILD® procedure offers a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery. This outpatient procedure removes small pieces of bone and thickened ligament tissue to restore space in the spinal canal, relieving nerve pressure and reducing pain.

Your Path to Relief

Surgical interventions are significant decisions that should be considered when other treatments have failed. At McCarron Law Firm, we're here to support you on your road to recovery and can connect you with local medical professionals—orthopedic surgeons, pain intervention specialists, neurologists, and other back, neck, and spine doctors near us who can provide the care and pain relief you need. Learn more today by scheduling a free consultation at McCarron Law Firm. Call 309-820-1010 to contact our caring legal team and get to know attorney Joe McCarron today. 

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