What is Kyphoplasty? Have you been diagnosed with a spinal fracture or a compression fracture? These spinal column issues can be extremely painful. Even worse, they may result in permanent deformity. If treated early with a minimally invasive procedure called kyphoplasty, you may be able to restore height to the spine. This, in turn, may lead to significant pain relief, reduced...
Kyphoplasty requires a small incision in the back so that a narrow tube can be placed leading to the fractured area. It is a common procedure at Integrated Pain Consultants, the place that offers a suite of options to help relieve all types of pain. Fluoroscopy is also used during kyphoplasty to ensure optimal positioning. With x-ray images, a medical...
If you have a compression fracture in the spine and have been told you need surgery, it’s worthwhile to get a second opinion from a pain specialist. Integrated Pain Consultants was established to offer patients options and alternatives for their pain relief, and many of our team members are double board-certified in pain management and anesthesiology. When you see a...
A “broken back” doesn’t automatically lead to paralysis. In fact, there are many types of spinal fractures—and treatments. Integrated Pain Consultants counts with a team of experts, many of whom are double board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management, that work with patients suffering from a variety of spinal fractures to determine the best solution for pain management. Kyphoplasty is a...
Sometimes pain “goes away on its own,” but that’s not always the case—and even when that happens, it’s not necessarily a sign that you’re healed. It’s possible for the pain to get worse, cause permanent damage that you might not realize, or come back even years later fiercer than ever. Integrated Pain Consultants is committed to providing a wide range...
Pain occurs when the nervous system is activated, and can be acute or chronic. Integrated Pain Consultants and Top Doc Dr. Nikesh Seth is your pain clinic in Scottsdale offering an incredible wealth of treatment options from ARP wave therapy to radiofrequency ablation. If you’re looking for a pain management clinic where you have access to alternative and non-invasive therapies,...
Many patients see Dr. Nikesh Seth at Integrated Pain Consultants because they’re not happy with mainstream “treatments” for spinal compression fractures. A compression fracture is just what it sounds like: compression has led to a crushing or cracking of the spine. This compression can be acute and caused by sudden trauma, or it can occur over time due to wear,...
In 2018, Dr. Nikesh Seth was voted “Top Doc,” and many of these votes came from chronic pain sufferers who finally found relief. Chronic pain is usually defined as a pain that has been constant for at least six months. Patients may push through the pain for years before seeking medical help. It can be several more years before they...
Whether your pain is acute or chronic, Dr. Nikesh Seth offers a wide variety of treatments including non-medicated, non-surgical approaches. Integrated Pain Consultants prioritize the comfort and safety of all patients by featuring alternative therapies. Is acute or chronic pain worse or more dangerous? It all depends on the cause and who you ask. Understanding Chronic Pain Chronic pain is ongoing pain....
Compression fractures happen almost exclusively in the spine, and Dr. Nikesh Seth specializes in offering pain relief and healing for this often painful condition. At Integrated Pain Consultants, natural and progressive pain management is prioritized. A compression fracture can often be confused with “back pain.” However, it’s defined as a decrease of 15 – 20 percent of a vertebra’s height...