Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) is a challenging condition that impacts individuals who have undergone spinal surgery but continue to experience persistent or new pain post-surgery. Common symptoms of FBSS include chronic back pain, radiating leg pain (sciatica), numbness, tingling, and limited mobility. This condition can significantly affect patients’ daily lives by causing discomfort, reducing their ability to perform daily activities, and impacting their overall quality of life. The potential causes of FBSS may include recurrent disc herniation, nerve damage, scar tissue formation, spinal instability, or improper healing after surgery. Risk factors for developing FBSS can include the complexity of the initial spine surgery, underlying spinal conditions, or individual factors that affect healing and pain perception.

Gateway Pain Solutions offers a range of treatment options to address Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. These options may include injections such as epidural steroid injections or nerve blocks to alleviate pain and inflammation, medication management to control symptoms, and minimally-invasive procedures like spinal cord stimulation or radiofrequency ablation to target nerve pain. In cases where conservative treatments are ineffective, surgical interventions may be considered to address the underlying issues contributing to FBSS. Dr. Ranson and his team at Gateway Pain Solutions are dedicated to providing personalized care and comprehensive treatment strategies to help patients manage and overcome the challenges of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.