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term relief with a steroid injection, physicians can
try a procedure called a rhizotomy, which destroys
the nerve supplying the affected joint and therefore
interrupts the pain signal.”
Other options include nerve blocks and implant-
able devic es like a spinal cord stimulator, which
uses electricity to “short-circuit” pain signals.
The effects of chronic pain are not only physical
but also emotional, social and even economic
as the patient retreats from activity. That’s why
the goal of pain management is to relieve pain, restore
function and get patients back to doing the things they love.
For a physician referral or for more information on treating chronic pain at a
Baylor Scott & White Health location near you, call 1.844.BSW.DOCS or visit us
online at BSWHealth.com/Pain.
Physicians provide clinical services as members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Scott & White Health’s subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers and do not
provide clinical services as employees or agents of those medical centers or Baylor Scott & White Health. ©2018 Baylor Scott & White Health BSWH_1514_2018.
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