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1. When should I see a spine and pain specialist?
You should consult a spine and pain specialist when you have taken non-surgical treatment and home remedies, or over the counter painkillers and it still hasn't alleviated your pain.
2. How does a spine and pain specialist treat pain?
A spine and pain specialist will usually recommend different types of treatments including:
1. Injections
2. Nerve blocks
3. Physical therapy
4. Implantable devices
5. Surgery
6. Trigger point injections
3. What education is needed to become a spine and pain specialist?
Like any other doctor, a spine and pain specialist should complete an MBBS degree (5.5. yrs) and then follow it up with a specialisation in orthopaedics treatment MD or DNB (3 yrs). They need further training as a spine and pain specialist before practicing for the same.
4. Is the spine specialist same as orthopaedic surgeon?
While an orthopaedic surgeon and a spine specialist have roles that match each other's, for instance, an orthopaedic surgeon also treats spinal conditions, a spine specialist's main specialisation is treating the spine.
5. Does a spine and pain specialist perform surgery?
A spine and pain specialist can perform surgery as they have a relevant orthopaedic surgeon's degree and training as part of their education.
Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
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Dr. Mohit Dave | 94% | 9 | 13 | 800 |
Dr. Pulin Shah | 96% | 134 | 35 | 1500 |
Dr. Rajiv Harshe | 96% | 19 | 39 | 700 |
Dr. Nisarg Parikh | 99% | 75 | 9 | 1000 |
Dr. Hardik Suthar | 100% | 1 | 13 | 1000 |
Dr. Hitesh N Patel | 95% | 209 | 20 | 1200 |
Dr. Viral Gajjar | 100% | 5 | 21 | 800 |
Dr. Palak Mehta | 94% | 372 | 16 | 1200 |
Dr. Swati Panchal | 96% | 8 | 18 | 800 |