As the days get longer and the weather warms up even more, spring is the perfect time to get moving again, but if chronic pain has been holding you back, even simple activities, like walking, can feel out of reach.
You don’t have to live with ongoing pain or jump straight to major surgery. At Trinity Pain Medicine Associates in Fort Worth, Texas, our team of double board-certified pain management physicians and anesthesiologists offers minimally invasive procedures that can help you return to the activities you enjoy with less downtime.
Read on as our team explains what minimally invasive surgery is and the five ways it can help you spring back into action.
Fun fact: minimally invasive surgery has been around for 5000 years! In 3000 BC, Sumerians used copper knives and gold catheters to perform minimally invasive procedures.
Today, minimally invasive procedures still use catheters, but the tools and technology have advanced dramatically since 3000 BC! Our team uses specialized instruments, including small tubes (catheters), real-time cameras, and precision tools. The cameras and tools are inserted through tiny incisions to diagnose and treat the source of your pain.
Unlike traditional surgery, these techniques are designed to reduce trauma to surrounding tissues (skin, muscles, tendons, etc.) while still achieving the same surgical results.
You can’t always avoid traditional surgery, but when you’re eligible for minimally invasive procedures, you can take advantage of these benefits:
Because minimally invasive procedures require only small entry points, they cause less damage to muscles, surrounding skin, and tendons. This can lead to reduced post-procedure pain.
Not to mention, you don’t have to worry about caring for a large incision site or a lot of sutures.
With less trauma to your body, most people experience a quicker recovery compared with traditional surgery. This perk helps you spring back into your routine sooner.
Minimally invasive techniques are associated with lower risks of infection, reduced blood loss, and fewer complications compared with traditional surgery. While this is beneficial for all patients, it is especially important for older adults, who may have a higher risk of postoperative complications.
Fewer complications mean a smoother recovery for you.
Using advanced imaging guidance, our team can precisely identify and treat the source of your pain, whether it’s related to the spine, joints, or nerves.
For example, if you have a herniated disc, we can use minimally invasive techniques to relieve pressure on the affected nerve without open surgery. As the underlying issue is addressed, your pain can significantly improve or resolve.
Many minimally invasive procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis here in Fort Worth, Texas, which means you can return home the same day and recover in the comfort of your own home.
At Trinity Pain Medicine Associates, these procedures may be used to address a variety of conditions, including:
Dr. Classen, Dr. Bailey-Classen, and Dr. Bailey will evaluate your symptoms and recommend the most appropriate treatment for your needs. If minimally invasive surgery is the next move for you, we explain the procedure and how to prepare for it.
If surgery isn’t right for you at this time, we will explore other pain management options like regenerative medicine, lifestyle changes, or physical therapy.
Don’t let chronic pain ruin your spring. Schedule a consultation with our team to learn more about minimally invasive surgery and how it may help you.
You can also reach us at 817-332-3664.
