Procedures

Pain Consultants of East Tennessee welcomed 35 attendees to a ReActiv8 educational event focused on chronic low back pain and restorative neurostimulation. Drs. James Choo, Kathryn Schott, and Martha Jane Smith discussed factors that can contribute to persistent low back pain. They also explained why an individual evaluation matters when considering treatment options. Understanding Chronic [...]

Dr. James Choo joins Todd Moseley, co-founder and CEO of Spinal Simplicity, for a conversation about minimally invasive surgical technology. This Spinal Simplicity interview brings together perspectives from pain medicine and medical device development. Watch the discussion below to learn more about the company’s approach to surgical innovation. About the Speakers James Choo, MD, is [...]

Chronic low back pain can have several causes. For some people, pain comes from damaged vertebral endplates, the structures between the spinal discs and vertebral bones. Basivertebral nerve ablation targets nerves that carry pain signals from these endplates. The procedure may help appropriately selected people with this form of pain, known as vertebrogenic low back [...]

Chronic nerve pain can make walking, sleeping, and everyday activities difficult. When other treatments haven’t provided enough relief, dorsal root ganglion stimulation, or DRG stimulation, may offer another option for certain people. This treatment targets nerve structures associated with a specific painful area. At Pain Consultants of East Tennessee, an evaluation can help determine whether [...]

Persistent sacroiliac joint pain can make walking, sitting, and everyday activities uncomfortable. When nonsurgical treatments haven’t provided enough relief, SI joint fusion may be an option for some people. At Pain Consultants of East Tennessee, your specialist can evaluate whether the sacroiliac joint is contributing to your pain and discuss treatments that fit your diagnosis. [...]