Kernan Hospital

University of Maryland Pain Management Center

Treatment

Certain injuries or disorders may be improved with one or two treatment modalities. Many, however, require a multi-modal regimen that includes medical procedures and medications, coupled with psychological support and physical therapy, to allieviate pain and its consequences.

Available treatments include:

Injections of the cervical and lumbar facet joints
Diagnostic discography
Percutaneous nucleoplasty
Peripheral and autonomic nerve blocks
Selective nerve root injections
Epidural steroid injections
Trigger point injections
Radiofrequency lesioning
Spinal cord stimulation
Implantable intrathecal pumps
Pharmacological management
Biofeedback
Relaxation training
Acupuncture
Physical and occupational therapy
Psychotherapy and counseling
Family therapy

Through the use of the Center's expert multidisciplinary team approach, we are able to provide treatment that enables patients to become more productive and improve their quality of life.

For more information or to make an appointment, call the University of Maryland Department of Anesthesiology Pain Management Center at 410-448-6824.

This page was last updated on: February 22, 2008.