Pioneering Pain Relief
Dr. Rich began his medical career by earning a medical degree and completing a family practice residency with a focus on sports medicine. In this role, he cared for athletes across various disciplines, notably collegiate hockey players in Louisiana. He continued to sharpen his sports medicine skills with another residency at the University of Oklahoma Tulsa. Here, he not only enhanced his expertise but also took on the role of a clinical assistant instructor. Dr. Rich’s journey reflects a deep commitment to sports medicine, marked by significant educational milestones and practical experiences that prepared him to provide top-notch care.
Expert Solutions for Pain-Free Movement
Whether it’s chronic conditions like back, neck, hip, shoulder, or knee pain, orthopedic care plays a crucial role in enhancing life quality by restoring mobility and reducing discomfort. Our Orthopedic surgeons and clinics leverage advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to tackle the root cause of pain and injuries. Their expertise not only helps patients regain function and movement but also guides them through rehabilitation, ensuring a return to daily activities and a pain-free lifestyle. Embrace expert orthopedic care to unlock the door to improved health and wellbeing.
Our Services
Expertise Across the Spectrum: From Pain Relief to Mobility Restoration
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) reduces chronic pain through a minimally invasive approach, implanting a small device near nerves responsible for pain. This device emits electrical impulses to block pain signals, potentially eliminating the sensation of pain. Suitable for neuropathic pain, some chronic headaches, and pain from nerve injuries, PNS is an option when other methods fail. Patients can tailor the stimulation intensity with an external remote, allowing for customized pain management. This flexible and reversible technique significantly improves life quality for those with chronic pain, offering a targeted and efficient solution.
Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) provides a minimally invasive solution to chronic pain by halting nerve signal flow. The procedure heats targeted nerve tissue with radiofrequency energy, diminishing pain signals. Doctors perform RFA under local anesthesia, using precise imaging like fluoroscopy or ultrasound. It suits chronic pain in the back, neck, and joints, along with arthritis and spinal stenosis. RFA can offer relief for six months to years, quickly returning patients to daily life. As a recognized treatment, RFA effectively reduces pain and improves quality of life for many.
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
Surgeons perform sacroiliac joint fusion to stabilize the spine-pelvis junction, offering relief from chronic pain due to dysfunction. This procedure, ideal for conditions like arthritis, injury, or wear, involves fusing the iliac bone to the sacrum, limiting joint motion to reduce discomfort. Using bone grafts and implants ensures durable stabilization. Surgeons recommend this minimally invasive method when physical therapy, injections, and medications don't suffice. They make small incisions and use fluoroscopic guidance for precise implant placement, providing effective relief and recovery for patients with SI joint pain.
Interspinous Fusion
Surgeons perform interspinous fusion, a minimally invasive surgery, to relieve pain and stabilize the spine by fusing its bony protrusions. This surgery benefits those with lumbar spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and chronic lower back pain when other treatments fail. The surgeon inserts a spacer device between the vertebrae, reducing nerve pressure and pain while restricting movement for added stability. Interspinous fusion leads to faster recovery and less pain than traditional surgery, preserving more normal spinal function. However, discussing the risks and benefits with a doctor is crucial to determine if it suits the patient's condition.
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