Arizona Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Care: Pain Management

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Your pain

Personalized Pain Diagnostics
What is Personalized Pain Diagnostics (PPD)?

PPD is the approach we developed at Pain Medicine Specialists. First, we define the problem as specifically as possible; then we apply the latest technology. That's why communication is at the heart of PPD. WE LISTEN. We ask. We get to know the unique human being who has one or more painful problems. We don't lump your personal pathologic medical problems together and simply assign you an ID number.

Is it really different? Definitely.

We also give you information. During this visit and throughout the diagnostic and treatment processes, our ideas about your pain are explained clearly, honestly and realistically, every step of the way. You get all the facts, so you can make an informed decision - and be at ease with your personalized treatment plan.

Your first visit to Pain Medicine Specialists will look and feel a little different than you've experienced within other healthcare environments. We still use MRIs, X-rays and scans -- and we'll look at relevant medical and personal information, including prior medical studies -- but the steps we follow are very thorough, organized and deliberate:

Investigation

Examination

Explanation

Discussion

Decision

The result will be your personalized treatment plan. It may include a variety of ultra-minimally invasive options. No incisions or stitches are required and no hospital stays. You will be home within hours, not days. Recovery is so much faster than you would think. You'll be on your feet quickly and back to normal activities in just weeks — not months.