All ConditionsPost-Surgical Care
Ongoing Pain After Previous Surgery
Continued back, neck, or nerve discomfort after past spinal operations or joint surgeries.
Overview
Persistent post-surgical pain — including failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) — affects a significant proportion of patients after spinal or joint procedures. It may stem from scar tissue formation, residual nerve damage, or altered spinal biomechanics.
Common Symptoms
- Pain that didn't fully resolve after surgery
- Scar tissue irritation around delicate nerves
- New aching in nearby joints carrying extra load
Common Causes
- Epidural fibrosis (scar tissue) compressing nerve roots
- Adjacent segment disease after spinal fusion
- Hardware-related pain or implant irritation
- Incompletely decompressed nerve root or recurrent disc herniation
- Central sensitisation — the nervous system remaining in a pain state
Our Treatment Approach
- Spinal cord stimulation — the gold-standard intervention for FBSS
- Epidural adhesiolysis (Racz procedure) to break down scar tissue
- Targeted epidural steroid injections to reduce residual inflammation
- Intrathecal drug delivery systems for complex cases
- Comprehensive pain psychology and functional rehabilitation
When to Seek Help
If pain remains unchanged or worsens beyond three months after surgery, a specialist review is recommended.