Pain Management

Which Lower Back Pain Treatment is Right for You? Of course, we can’t

3 Signs you Should see a Back and Pain Doctor With the hustle

Advances in spinal cord stimulator (SCS) technology and increasing prevalence of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) diagnostic testing require empirical evidence describing the presence of MRI-related SCS adverse events related to off-label use of imaging. MRI safety recommendations vary based on the type of stimulator used with scant availability regarding adverse events associated with off-label MRI use. The aim of this case series is to describe the type and frequency of adverse events associated with off-label MRI use in patients with implanted SCSs.

As a champion of minimally invasive pain management in the ambulatory setting, Thomas P. Ragukonis, MD, is proving that patients don’t necessarily have to endure the invasive nature of open surgery to combat their chronic neck or back pain.

For patients seeking a way to control or manage their pain, the search for the right physician and/or facility can become a frustrating and often, disappointing and ultimately, futile endeavor. Unfortunately, the correct solution for each individual differs and therefore, might prove to be elusive for some. In this M.D. News article, see how Bergen Pain’s Dr. Thomas Ragukonis is raising the bar for minimally invasive pain management.

Dr. Thomas P. Ragukonis was featured in the article “Rethinking Early Intervention for Chronic Pain” which talks about how Dr. Ragukonis tailors interventional pain treatments based on each patient’s unique pain experiences. One of 15 elite physicians from across the country on St. Jude Medical, Inc.’s Neuromodulation Strategic Physicians Counsel, Dr. Ragukonis uses his expertise in spinal cord stimulation to assess St. Jude Medical’s products and analyze national trends in pain management.