Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is caused by a variety of conditions and injuries. Make an appointment with Dr. Fussell to diagnosis and treat your pain.
Intra-articular Joint Injections
An intra-articular injection is delivered directly into a joint with the primary aim of relieving pain. This is achieved using steroids, local anesthetics, hyaluronic acid, and even Botox. The injections can be performed with and without fluoroscopy/live x-ray.
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is a complementary treatment for muscle and joint pain. The treatment involves repeated injections of an irritant solution into part of a joint — the joint’s interior, for example, or a supporting tendon or ligament. The irritant, usually a sugar solution, is thought to trigger growth in the connective tissue of the joint, eventually leading to reduced pain.
Platelet Rich Therapy
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an advanced treatment that can help repair and regenerate injured soft tissue and reduce pain. Multiple published scientific studies have confirmed the effectiveness of this therapy, and thousands of patients – including professional athletes – have benefited from PRP injections. PRP therapy may be an alternative to surgery. Ask for a consultation on your specific chronic pain case by contacting Interventional Pain Institute at (229) 405-2470.
Radio Frequency Nerve Ablation
RFN is a treatment offered by a Dr. Fussell when conservative treatments such as rest, medications, and physical therapy have failed to treat joint pain. This procedure provides long-term relief from joint pain in many areas of the body including the neck, back, pelvis, hips, and knees.
RFN uses heat to lesion and desensitize (turn off) specific nerves in order to stop them from releasing pain signals from a joint. Since the lesioned nerve regrows very slowly, patients can enjoy long-term pain relief for months or even years at a time. Ask for a consultation on your specific chronic pain case by contacting Interventional Pain Institute at (229) 405-2470.