Joint Pain Specialists

JOINT PAIN

Patients who present with a primary complaint of joint pain often experience significant disruptions in their daily lives. At Western Rockies Interventional Pain Specialists, Dr. Kenneth Lewis employs a comprehensive approach to diagnose, treat, and manage joint pain, ensuring patients receive customized care tailored to their specific needs.

Types of joinT pain we treat:

• Arthritis pain
• Pelvic pain
• Facet joint paint
• Sacroiliac joint syndrome

Initial Assessment and Diagnosis
When a patient arrives with joint pain, Dr. Lewis conducts a thorough assessment to determine the underlying cause. This involves a detailed medical history, physical examination, and, if necessary, advanced imaging techniques such as X-rays, MRI, or CT scans. Dr. Lewis pays close attention to the patient's description of pain, noting factors such as duration, intensity, and any activities that exacerbate or alleviate the discomfort.

Treatment Options

After a thorough evaluation and diagnosis, Dr. Lewis will treat your pain with a variety of treatments that can include:

• Steroid injections
• Diagnostic injections
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Injections - corticosteroid injections, hyaluronic acid injections, platelet-rich plasma
• Nerve blocks
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Rehabilitation and follow up