Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

What is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome?

There is no part of the human body that can cause trouble quite like the back. If you have suffered a back injury and chosen to have surgery, you assume that the worst is over and that the future will include less pain and suffering than before. However, this may not be the case. Failed Back Surgery Syndrome is becoming more and more common now that doctors are looking for it. This chronic pain condition can make a difficult back injury significantly worse. If you suffer from even more back pain than you did before your surgery, contact Interventional Pain Associates in Austin today to learn more about what our non-invasive or minimally invasive treatments can do for you.

How did this happen to me?

Every surgery contains risks, but back surgery seems fraught with even more dangers than many people imagine. However, sometimes back conditions demand surgery and you are left with little to no choice. The causes of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome are many. Any additional trauma to the back once surgery is finished can cause chronic pain, as well as pressure on the back once you are finished with surgery. In short, this condition is often caused by doctor or nurse incompetence, but you don’t have to be sentenced to a life of pain. Contact the office of Interventional Pain Associates in Austin today to take your first steps down the road to recovery.

What else may have caused it?

In most cases, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome is caused by issues at the hospital or with your recovery. In some cases, however, a person may be predisposed to the condition. If you suffer from diabetes or any kind of autoimmune disease, you may be at a higher risk of developing FBSS. Some vascular diseases, such as peripheral blood vessels disease can cause FBSS, as well. If you smoke, there is an increased chance that you may develop issues after having back surgery, as well. If you fall into any of these categories, don’t hesitate, contact Interventional Pain Associates today to learn more.

What does Failed Back Surgery Syndrome feel like?

Like most chronic pain conditions, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome is marked by dull, aching pain in the back and in the extremities. What makes back pain so frustrating is that it is seldom centered in the back. It, instead, tends to radiate out from the lower back to points all over the body. You may be suffering from chronic pain in your toes or in your heel, when, in fact, the source is your lower back.

What can I do?

If you believe that you are suffering from Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, your next phone call should be to Interventional Pain Associates. We are breaking new ground in the field of pain management by using state of the art non-invasive or minimally invasive treatments you won’t find in your traditional hospital. Life is too short to spend in pain, contact our office in Austin today and begin your life anew.