by Red Butte Pain Solutions | May 1, 2025 | compression fracture, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty
Over the course of my career, I’ve watched how the broken back cost has become a growing concern—not just for insurance companies, but for patients themselves. With rising co-pays, co-insurances, and out-of-pocket expenses, patients now bear a much larger share...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Apr 26, 2025 | Cancer pain, Ganglion of Impar Neurolysis, Hypogastric plexus neurolysis, kyphoplasty, Neurolysis for Cancer Pain, Targeted Medication Delivery, Tumor ablation, vertebroplasty
Cancer is a life-changing diagnosis, but cancer pain does not have to control your life. Managing cancer pain is now recognized as an essential part of cancer treatment worldwide, helping patients stay active, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life....
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Apr 21, 2025 | Back Pain, compression fracture, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty
A broken back vertebra, also known as a [vertebral compression fracture, can cause sudden, severe pain and significantly limit daily activities. These fractures are most often due to weakened bones from osteoporosis. Prompt treatment can ease pain, promote healing,...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Mar 28, 2025 | Cancer pain, Ganglion of Impar Neurolysis, Hypogastric plexus neurolysis, kyphoplasty, Targeted Medication Delivery, Tumor ablation, vertebroplasty
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It often develops silently, and pain is typically a late symptom. This makes early detection and screening even more important. As the disease progresses, it can cause pain in specific...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Feb 4, 2025 | Back Pain, kyphoplasty
Car accidents can lead to a variety of injuries, even when the collision seems minor. Recently, I treated a patient who experienced aching mid-back pain after being rear-ended by a Tesla. Despite Teslas appearing small, their electric batteries make them significantly...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Jan 2, 2025 | Back Pain, Cancer pain, compression fracture, kyphoplasty, Targeted Medication Delivery, Tumor ablation, vertebroplasty
As a pain management physician, I often hear the question, “Doc, can prostate cancer cause back pain?” The short answer is yes, prostate cancer can cause back pain. However, it’s crucial to understand that back pain has many causes, and most of the time, the...
