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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Important When you arrive to the clinic for your any visit, you will need ~picture I.D. ~insurance card ~verification of the current insurance will be necessary ~Diagnostic studies that are relative to the area of your pain with radiology reports must be provided to the office prior to or at the time of consultation. These […]
