Pain Management Specialists Practicing Near Middletown, KY

Do you have chronic pain? If so, you don’t necessarily have to learn to live with it. Nor do you have to resort to a lifetime of taking narcotics. At Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic near Middletown, Kentucky, we know that everyone has a unique response to pain. That’s why we take an individualized approach to pain management.

The outstanding diagnosticians in our orthopedic practice are experienced in utilizing the latest techniques and technologies to identify pain triggers. Once we pinpoint your issue, we will directly address it if possible. If we determine that your pain generator cannot be eliminated, we will develop a tailored pain management plan to help you take control of it—and your life.

We Specialize in Interventional Pain Management

In general, interventional pain management may be appropriate for you if you have severe pain that is interfering with your daily activities and has not improved with first-line therapies, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, exercise, and weight loss.

Some commonly used interventional pain management techniques include:

• Injections – A numbing agent and powerful steroid medication are injected directly into a pain site. Specific types include epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, and trigger joint injections.
• Nerve blocks – A local anesthetic is injected near a targeted nerve to disrupt the pain signals it is sending to the brain.
• Infusions – A local anesthetic is administered intravenously into the bloodstream. The medication then travels to the brain, where it affects certain receptors that contribute to pain sensations.
• Radiofrequency ablation – Radio waves are delivered via a precisely placed needle to heat a nerve and prevent it from transmitting pain signals to the brain.
• Spinal cord stimulation – Electrical leads are placed close to the spinal column, and a tiny generator is inserted into the abdomen or buttock. The generator then sends electrical signals to the leads, which can interfere with the brain’s perception of pain.

The specialists at Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic have extensive expertise in all facets of interventional pain management. If you have persistent pain, request an appointment at our orthopedic center near Middletown, KY, where you can explore your treatment options and begin reclaiming your life.