Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (Post-Laminectomy Syndrome)

Failed back surgery syndrome, also known as post-laminectomy syndrome, is a condition characterized by persistent or recurring pain after spinal surgery. Despite the name, it does not necessarily mean the surgery was performed incorrectly. Rather, it describes a situation where the expected pain relief from surgery was not achieved. Several factors can contribute to this condition, including scar tissue formation around nerve roots, residual disc herniation, altered joint mobility, spinal instability, or nerve damage during surgery. The pain may be similar to what the patient experienced before surgery or may present differently. Our specialists at Spinal Interventions have extensive experience treating patients with failed back surgery syndrome, using a combination of epidural injections, spinal cord stimulation evaluation, medication management, and other interventional techniques to help manage pain and restore quality of life.