What is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome?
Failed Back Surgery Syndrom (FBSS) is a condition that occurs in patients who have had one or more lower back surgeries without long-term relief of symptoms, and they have persistent or recurring pain in their lower back and legs. The condition is extremely frustrating to the patient who must deal with an array of problems including intractable back pain, disability, dysfunction and psychological disturbances that develop due to the decline in their quality of life. It is not unusual for an FBSS patient to require the services of disability advocates, psychologists, therapists, and marriage counselors.
What causes Failed Back Surgery Syndrome?
What are the treatments for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome?
Dr. Nourian’s takes a holistic approach to assessing the needs of patients suffering from FBSS. He will work with the patient’s counselors and therapists to develop a 360-degree understanding of the patient’s symptoms, challenges and lifestyle. To this team, Dr. Nourian can bring a holistic mindset and a proven, conservative, non-surgical treatment plan that may include alternative non-surgical treatments such as acupuncture, yoga, physical therapy, diet and non-opioid pain relief. By providing more alternatives for care, Dr. Nourian is providing more opportunity for recovery for the FBSS patient.
Where there was a hopeless diagnosis, there is hope for recovery. If the nonsurgical treatments are not successful in reducing the patient’s neuropathic pain, Doctor Nourian will review all appropriate surgical options and potential risks and work closely with the patient and his support team before pursuing a surgical option.

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