What is lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS)? Leg and back pain may be the result of a condition called lumbar spinal stenosis. LSS leads to the narrowing of the space in the lower (or lumbar) spine where nerves pass through. The narrowing of the space causes constriction on the nerves, which may result in pain and discomfort […]
What is Vertebrogenic Pain? Vertebrogenic pain is a distinct type of chronic low back pain caused by damage to vertebral endplates, the tissue that covers the top and the bottom of each vertebral body and separates it from the disc. Disc degeneration, and the wear and tear that occurs with everyday living, produces stresses on […]
Implantable Therapy – Neuromodulation Neuromodulation is the electrical or chemical modulation of the Central Nervous System to reduce pain or improve neurologic function Types Spinal cord stimulation Intrathecal infusion delivery systems – Spinal Infusion Pump Intrathecal Infusion Systems – Targeted Drug Delivery – Spinal Infusion Pump An implanted system to treat chronic pain; the system delivers precise […]
Pathology of Vertebral Fractures Vertebral fractures usually are not from trauma. They are more common from day-to-day activities, such as bending forward, lifting objects, and climbing stairs. Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty Vertebral fracture stabilization and pain control Osteoporotic, traumatic, or tumor related compression fractures of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine Office based, outpatient procedure Needle technique, […]
Dr. Richard S. Ferro, MS, DO, FAAPM, Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management Dr. Ferro has been in practice for 39 years and specializes in intractable pain. Dr. Ferro’s techniques utilize routine interventional strategies such as epidural injections, facet injections, and radiofrequency rhizotomies. Dr. Ferro also specializes in more advanced […]
Frequently Asked Questions Question 1 I’ve had pain clinic treatments before, they never helped me, why should I go see Dr. Ferro? Response: Dr. Ferro’s pain clinic does different types of procedures and offers options most other clinics do not. His clinic does more spinal cord stimulators and pumps than any other clinic and most […]
We are located at: 2211 Association Dr. Suite 100, Okemos, Michigan 48864 PHONE: (517) 394-4715 FAX: (517) 913-6200 Office Hours Monday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday: CLOSED Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM to […]
Our friend and colleague, Dr. Michael J. Ezzo, is sadly missed. Why Management? Treating chronic pain falls into the same category of treating chronic and persistent illnesses like diabetes or hypertension. Today this requires a chronic disease management model. That’s why we are “multidisciplinary pain management” and not “multidisciplinary pain cure”. Why? […]
For your health and safety we are very strict about the procedure process. Always review the following steps. 1. Eight Hours Before Unless you request or are told otherwise your procedure will be done with IV sedation. Because of this you should not have anything to eat or drink 8 hours prior to your appointment […]
Our Mission Our clinic’s mission is to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary care for intractable chronic pain. Our Goal Our goal is to provide long term pain control, improved functional capability, improved quality of life, and reduced medication requirements. We utilize state of the art interventional technology in the control and stabilization of intractable pain. One of […]
