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" We a re seeing g reat resu lts w ith Intracept on patients who have not responded to other treatment options," Dr. Iadevaio says. "Through this minimally invasive technique, we can utilize small incisions in order to block the pain signal where the degeneration is occurring." The Pain Institute is now one of the largest providers of this innovative tech- nique on Long Island. INTRACEPT — AND BEYOND In addition to the Intracept Procedure, other advanced pain management treat- ments offered through the Pain Institute of Long Island include: + MILD + Vertiflex + CornerLoc + SPRINT periphera l nerve stimula- tion system + Stimwave + COOLIEF* + Kyphoplasty + VIA Disc + Epidural steroid injections + Platelet-rich plasma + Prolotherapy + Acupuncture Besides these treatments, the Pain Institute of Long Island is at the forefront of breakthroughs in interventional pain and spine treatment, often refining older procedures to find renewed success. "Although newer treatments are cer- tainly coming into play in the field of pain management, we are also revolutionizing many older treatments to offer better patient outcomes," Dr. Durkin explains. "For instance, sacroiliac joint fusion has been performed for decades using screws, spacers and implants to help encourage bone grow th. However, we have been able to refine the technique through less invasive approaches, which has resulted in better outcomes, reduced recovery time and a greatly improved experience for patients." Radiofrequency ablation is another procedure offering significant positive outcomes for patients who suffer from knee, shoulder a nd hip problems but a re not ca ndidates for surger y. Now, through ablation, patients can receive long-lasting relief without the need for surgery. Radiofrequency ablation often proves so effective that patients can forgo pain medication entirely. A WINNING COMBINATION When patients are referred to the Pain Institute of Long Island, they receive a d v a nc e d c a r e i n s t a t e - of-t he - a r t facilities, offered by world-class pain management specialists who strive to help them find relief from their chronic pain through cutting-edge modalities other than medication. "Our physicians all started in various points of the pain management field where we have seen medication recommended " Today we have many tools in our toolbox to address pain issues. Through minimally invasive, leading-edge techniques, patients can get their quality of life back and enjoy the future." — BRIAN DURKIN, DO, D.ABA, MEDICAL DIRECTOR AT THE PAIN INSTITUTE OF LONG ISLAND Dr. Iadevaio performing a trigger point injection 0 8❱❱❱❱❱ C O V E R F E A T U R E

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