Dr. Forbes recognizes how devastating chronic pain can be for a patient‘s quality of life and function. He cares deeply about his patients' well-being and his main goal is to provide compassionate and comprehensive care that is uniquely tailored to each individual.
Dr. Forbes takes the time to listen to patients and performs a thorough examination to arrive at the correct diagnosis. He believes strongly in educating his patients on their conditions and different treatment options, as well as providing actionable and achievable recommendations on the first visit.
Dr. Forbes offers a wide variety of minimally-invasive injections for pain relief. He believes that there are always new options to explore and will do everything in his power to help you improve and restore function.
An EMG (electromyography) and nerve conduction study assess muscle and nerve health.
EMG uses a needle electrode to measure muscle electrical activity.
Nerve conduction studies uses surface electrodes to test nerve signal speed and strength.
These tests diagnose conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, radiculopathy, large fiber peripheral neuropathy, and neuromuscular disorders.
A transforaminal epidural steroid injection is a minimally invasive procedure used to relieve pain caused by nerve inflammation in the spine.
It involves delivering a corticosteroid and anesthetic directly into the epidural space around the affected nerve root through the foraminal opening.
This approach helps reduce swelling and inflammation, providing pain relief and improving mobility. It's commonly used to treat conditions like sciatica, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis.
A medial branch block is a procedure to diagnose and treat pain from facet joints in the spine. It involves guiding a needle to the medial branch nerves using X-ray and injecting a numbing medication to provide temporary relief. If effective, it may lead to longer-term treatments like radiofrequency ablation.
Radiofrequency ablation for the medial branches of the spine is a minimally invasive procedure that targets nerves transmitting pain from the facet joints.
By using radiofrequency energy, it disrupts these nerves, reducing chronic back pain. Guided by imaging, the procedure offers relief for conditions like arthritis-related pain and can last several months to a year.
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat spinal compression fractures, often caused by osteoporosis. During the procedure, a balloon is inserted into the fractured vertebra and inflated to create space. This cavity is then filled with bone cement, which stabilizes the fracture and restores vertebral height. Kyphoplasty can reduce pain, improve mobility, and correct spinal deformities.
A spinal cord stimulator trial is a temporary test procedure used to determine if spinal cord stimulation can effectively relieve chronic pain. During the trial, electrodes are placed near the spinal cord and connected to an external device that sends mild electrical impulses. These impulses interfere with pain signals before they reach the brain. The trial typically lasts several days, allowing patients to assess pain relief and decide if a permanent implant is beneficial.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative treatment in orthopedics designed to enhance healing and reduce pain. It involves drawing a small amount of the patient’s blood, concentrating the platelets, and injecting them into the affected area. Rich in growth factors, PRP stimulates tissue repair and regeneration. This therapy is often used for conditions like tendonitis, osteoarthritis, and ligament injuries, providing a natural approach to recovery and improved function.