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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Shubham Kejriwal | 99% | 68 | 14 | 700 |
| Dr. Ashish Jain | 96% | 276 | 20 | 700 |
| Dr. Afzaal Ansari | 89% | 34 | 19 | 650 |
| Dr. Anand Swaroop | 83% | 24 | 41 | 1000 |
| Dr. S K Gupta | 75% | 4 | 45 | 1000 |
| Dr. Apoorva Kumar | 96% | 225 | 18 | 0 |
| Dr. Navin K Shukla | 100% | 4 | 9 | 500 |