We’re pleased to announce that Pain Physicians of Wisconsin is now Pro Spine Pain.
Continued advancement in technology has allowed development of spinal devices deployed using minimally invasive techniques. Our interventional pain management specialists have been using these advancements to enable faster recovery while allowing patients to avoid traditional spine surgery.
Our practice is one of the few in the Milwaukee area that offers minimally invasive treatment options for unrelenting low back and sacroiliac joint pain. Our specialists have been highly trained on minimally invasive lumbar fusion and sacroiliac joint fusion procedures.
Prior to undergoing minimally invasive spine surgery, your physician may explore conservative treatment options, such as pain medications and physical therapy. In the event that these conservative measures prove ineffective, your physician may then advise considering spine surgery.
These are conditions that could potentially be treated with a Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery:
Depending on the surgery, the procedure may differ slightly.
Generally, a minimally invasive surgery follows these steps:
Our specialists have been highly trained and can diligently perform minimally invasive spine surgery. The use of advanced technology, medical knowledge, and clinical experience can help diminish your pain and restore your confidence.
Common minimally invasive spine surgeries include:
Speak to our specialists in detail about our minimally invasive spinal surgeries. Renowned across the medical sector in Wisconsin, they’ll listen to your concerns first and then decide the best surgical options afterward. They’ll also factor in your medical conditions and lifestyle to ensure the surgery is effective.
Based on your surgery type, your follow-up and recovery might vary. You could either be discharged the same day or have a few nights of hospital stay. Sometimes, you may be referred for manipulation and physical therapy to ensure a quicker recovery.
Our physicians may also prescribe you pain medication to take. Your recovery may vary based on your age, type of procedure, and health. Based on the type of surgery you have, you’ll be advised to avoid strenuous exercise, stay active, and not twist or bend your spine.
While every surgery has its risks, we tend to keep ours to a minimum. With a diligent initial consultation discussing your concerns and symptoms in detail, alongside state-of-the-art advanced diagnostic imaging, extensive experience in minimally invasive surgeries, and careful surgery planning, we ensure there are no complications.
If there were any to arise, the potential risks are:
Compared to conventional spinal surgeries, minimally invasive therapies have the following benefits:
To learn about the benefits in greater detail, book an appointment with one of our pain specialists. Choose one of our five centrally located clinics in Wisconsin and take the next step to reclaim your spinal health.
There are no fixed criteria for minimally invasive spine surgery; it depends on your condition and symptoms. However, factors like obesity, heart conditions, and diabetes can influence the decision for this surgery to happen or not.
Just like any other surgery, there is an element of risk involved. However, at Pro Spine & Pain, we are one of the few practices adept at performing these surgeries. All of our physicians are board-licensed, regularly publish research, and stay on top of the latest advanced techniques and procedures, keeping risks to a minimum.
Compared with open surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery results in less pain, less muscle damage, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, and return to work and daily activities.
Thomas Stauss, MD, completed both his undergraduate and medical studies at the esteemed University of Wisconsin in Madison. Dr. Stauss values having access to a wide array of cutting-edge treatment options, ensuring effective relief for his patients' discomfort and a significant enhancement in their quality of life. More specifically, he specializes in utilizing implanted devices to manage chronic pain. Dr. Stauss’s primary objective is to uphold the dignity of each patient while delivering ethical and professional services.
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