Failed back surgical syndrome (FBSS) refers to persistent or recurrent pain after one or more spinal surgeries.
Causes of FBSS
- Incomplete nerve decompression
- Scar tissue (epidural fibrosis)
- Adjacent segment degeneration
- Spinal instability
- Recurrent disc herniation
Treatment Options
Conservative
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Medication management
- Spinal injections and nerve blocks
Interventional
- Spinal cord stimulation: Implanted device interrupting pain signals
- Intrathecal pain pumps: Direct spinal cord medication delivery
Surgical
- Revision surgery when a correctable cause is identified
- Spinal fusion for instability
Common Symptoms
- Persistent back pain after spine surgery
- Continued leg pain or sciatica
- New pain in a different location
- Difficulty with daily activities
- Medication dependence
- Decreased quality of life
Treatment Options
Spinal cord stimulation
Revision surgery
Physical therapy
Diagnostic nerve blocks
Intrathecal pain pump
Dr. Marcus Stephens and Dr. Jerry Walters II
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Providing expert failed back surgical syndrome treatment at Nova Brain and Spine of GA in Hampton, Georgia. Serving patients throughout Southern Georgia and the Atlanta metro area.