OSMS Pain Management Physician, Dr. Paul Bruhnding, and OSMS Spine Surgeon, Dr. Jack Leschke, discuss the latest technological advancements in their field. For Dr. Bruhnding on the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation side of medicine, high-resolution MRIs play an important factor in properly diagnosing patients, determining where their source of pain is stemming from. On the Spine Surgery side of services, Dr. Leschke has seen the value of minimally invasive spine surgeries which minimize damage to bone and muscle compared to more invasive surgeries and can lead to faster recoveries.

Timeless techniques, or treatment options that have and continue to provide many individuals with positive outcomes, include epidural steroid injections and spinal decompressions. Epidural steroid injections are used for pain management to help localize an irritated nerve and calm down pain through decreasing inflammation. Spinal decompressions are used in spine care to take pressure off the spinal cord and nerves. This is important for patients because it helps the nerves heal, regain function, and ultimately get patients back to the life they want to be living.

Each doctor strives to provide efficient and compassionate care tailored to each patient’s needs, which is why they emphasize the importance of recognizing that the ‘average patient’ varies greatly depending on their lifestyle, physical activity levels, and other demographic factors. It is better to understand how much someone’s pain or injury is affecting their life rather than basing a consensus solely based on what is being shown on an MRI or an X-Ray.

If you or someone you know is experiencing back pain, let our experts in Pain Management and Spine Care help!

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• Pain Management: PM&R/Pain Management – Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS)

• Spine Care: Spine – OSMS – Northeast Wisconsin

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