Interventional Treatment vs Surgery

Comparing interventional pain treatment and surgery, and when each option is appropriate

Interventional treatment is less invasive than surgery, performed with a fine needle without surgical incision, with shorter recovery and lower risks. Surgery remains necessary in certain cases like severe herniation with muscle weakness.

Surgery becomes necessary in certain cases such as severe disc herniation causing clear muscle weakness, advanced spinal canal stenosis with difficulty walking, unstable fractures, or a tumor pressing on nerves.

Yes. Post-surgical spine pain is a known condition and interventional treatment such as radiofrequency ablation and epidural injections can help.