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Pain Management Q & A

What should I know about pain management?

Pain management is an area of medicine that specializes in controlling acute and chronic pain. Your body uses pain as a signal that you have an injury or illness. The type of pain you feel depends on the cause. 

Though pain provides many clues about your health, it’s not a sensation you need to suffer through, especially when the source is known. Getting your pain under control benefits your physical and psychological well-being, improving health and healing.

Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas is a multispecialty practice with a team of orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists that provide customized pain management plans to address your musculoskeletal needs. 

When should I seek orthopaedic care for pain management?

You should schedule a pain management consultation at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas if you have a painful musculoskeletal condition or injury. The team treats many types of pain and pain conditions, such as:

  • Arthritis
  • Hand pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Foot and ankle pain
  • Knee pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Hip pain
  • Herniated disc
  • Neck pain
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Fractures

The team at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas includes sports medicine experts who provide pain management for sports injuries. They offer pain management services for children, teens, and adults.

What types of pain management can help me recover from an injury?

Before making any treatment recommendations for your injury, your provider at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas conducts a thorough evaluation. They ask about your injury and the type of pain it causes, complete a physical exam, and perform imaging studies to confirm or rule out the cause of your discomfort.

They talk to you about their findings and together develop a treatment plan. For injuries and chronic pain conditions, the orthopaedic specialists initially take a conservative approach with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and physical therapy. 

The team may also suggest platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to support the body’s natural healing process. 

If you continue to have pain, the orthopaedic experts at Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas may suggest surgery to investigate and treat the cause of your discomfort.

Pain management is an essential part of your medical care plan. For expert help from a highly skilled team, call Orthopaedic Specialists of Dallas or use the online booking tool to schedule a consultation.