Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
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Post-spinal surgery pain, also called failed back surgery syndrome, describes the persistence or return of pain in the back or legs after a surgical procedure on the spine.
Common causes: It may be due to factors such as scar tissue, changes in neighboring structures, or the source of the pain not fully corresponding to what was operated on.
Frequent symptoms: Pain that continues past the expected recovery, discomfort that radiates to the limbs, or a sensation of stiffness.
Which specialist treats it? The pain specialist, dedicated to pain management, and the anesthesiologist trained in chronic pain are the ones who usually help with these cases. If pain persists after spinal surgery, it is worth having it evaluated by a professional who can adjust follow-up to your progress.
Data on 197 doctors who treat failed back surgery syndrome
Which specialist treats failed back surgery syndrome?
Post-spinal-surgery pain is persistent pain that can occur after a back operation. A pain management specialist and an anesthesiologist are the pain-management specialists who can help with this condition. If your back pain continues or worsens after your surgery, see one of these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in failed back surgery syndrome
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Dr. Jetzabel Ortiz
Dr. Axel Bermúdez Sotelo
Dr. Joel Ruben Canuto Resendiz
Dr. Marcela Olivia Soriano Méndez
Frequently asked questions
What is failed back surgery syndrome?
Post-spinal surgery pain, also called failed back surgery syndrome, describes the persistence or return of pain in the back or legs after a surgical procedure on the spine.
Which doctor treats failed back surgery syndrome?
Post-spinal-surgery pain is persistent pain that can occur after a back operation. A pain management specialist and an anesthesiologist are the pain-management specialists who can help with this condition. If your back pain continues or worsens after your surgery, see one of these specialists.