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Spinal Cord Stimulation
When patients suffer from chronic pain that has not responded to other treatment options, including surgery, a spinal cord stimulator, or SCS, may be considered. A spinal cord stimulator is an implanted device that blocks pain signals from traveling to the brain by stimulating the spinal cord using electrical impulses. At Janerich Pain Specialists, we…
Read MoreSacroiliac Joint Injection
The sacroiliac joint, or SI joint, can become inflamed and cause low back, buttock, or even hip pain. A SI joint injection of a numbing medication mixed with a steroid can be performed to decrease inflammation and alleviate pain. At Janerich Pain Specialists, we use real-time live x-ray, or fluoroscopy to ensure precise needle placement…
Read MoreRadiofrequency Ablation (Rhizotomy)
A radiofrequency ablation (Rhizotomy), or RFA, is a therapeutic same-day procedure that applies heat to the spinal nerves that innervate the facet joints in the spine. When heat is applied to the nerve, the nerve degenerates and therefore, no longer transmits painful signals to the brain. When this occurs, patients experience pain relief, which can…
Read MoreMedial Branch Blocks
This procedure involves using a local anesthetic to numb the spinal nerve that provides innervation to a facet joint. This nerve can become irritated and cause pain. A medial branch block procedure is a diagnostic injection used to determine the specific spinal level that is causing the pain. It is a required procedure before performing…
Read MoreFacet Joint Injections
The facet joint refers to a joint in the spine where two adjacent lumbar vertebrae come together. When the facet joints become inflamed from arthritis, they can cause localized pain. Facet joint injections using a steroid and anesthetic can be used to decrease inflammation and alleviate pain. At Janerich Pain Specialists, we use real-time x-ray…
Read MoreEpidural Steroid Injections
Epidural steroid injections are performed to treat pain caused by disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and/or degenerative disc disease. It can be performed to alleviate sciatica pain. These conditions cause inflammation to the spinal nerves and an epidural steroid injection is performed to reduce the inflammation. The goal is to reduce pain in the neck, back,…
Read MoreLindsay Lahoda, PA-C
Meet Lindsay Lahoda, PA-C Lindsay Lahoda, PA-C graduated from St. Joseph’s University, where she studied Biology and Art. Lindsay completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. She is board certified and licensed by the State of Pennsylvania to practice medicine. Lindsay works very closely with Dr.…
Read MoreDr. Albert Janerich
Meet Dr. Albert Janerich Dr. Albert Janerich is dually Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine and Addictive Diseases. He was born and raised in Plains, Pennsylvania and graduated from Kings College in 1973 and later from Jefferson Medical College in 1977. He then stayed on at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, completing a residency…
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Epidural Steroid Injections Facet Joint Injections Medial Branch Blocks Radiofrequency ablation (Rhizotomy) Sacroiliac Joint Injection Spinal Cord Stimulation Neurotoxins (Botox/Dysport)
Read MorePRP Therapy
Regenerative medicine is a new and growing branch of medicine that uses the patients’ own cells to heal and restore damaged or diseased tissue. One of the most popular methods is the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. If you suffer from pain and nothing seems to be working, regenerative medicine may be an option.…
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