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Meet Dr. Dhruv Shah Dr. Dhruv Shah is a board-certified Interventional Pain Management doctor located in Fairlawn, Ohio. He specializes in Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine
Understanding Chronic Pain Chronic pain is a complex condition that affects millions of people nationwide, often lasting months or years. This differs from acute pain,
Meet Dr. Jeffrey Shall Dr. Jeffrey Shall is a board-certified Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon with BEST Health System located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. He specializes
Finding Relief from Chronic Pain Living with chronic pain can be incredibly challenging for patients as it can prevent them from living fulfilling and active
Understanding Neuromodulation Neuromodulation, sometimes referred to as spinal cord stimulation, is a modern treatment option for patients with chronic pain, neuropathy, complex regional pain syndrome,
Understanding Neuromodulation Neuromodulation, also known as spinal cord stimulation, is an advanced treatment option recommended to chronic pain patients and those with debilitating conditions. This
What is Neuromodulation? Neuromodulation is an advanced treatment option recommended to patients suffering from debilitating chronic pain conditions. This therapy involves an implanted device in
Understanding Neuropathy Neuropathy, also known as nerve damage, is a complex condition that can develop for various reasons. Often the result of diabetes, traumatic injury,
The BEST Health System Approach to Chronic Pain BEST Health System’s primary mission is to open up access to quality chronic pain care to patients
Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that manifests symptoms in the extremities, often the feet. There
What is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Failed back syndrome (FBSS) is a chronic condition that sometimes manifests after patients undergo unsuccessful spine surgery. Surgery can
Meet Dr. Bahar Malekzadeh Dr. Bahar Malekzadeh is a Sacral Nerve Stimulation Specialist with the Advanced Women’s Health & Surgery division of BEST Health System.
Meet Interventional Pain Management Specialist Dr. Kostandino Tsoulfas Dr. Kostandino Tsoulfas, MD, also known as Dr. Dino, is an Interventional Pain Management Specialist with the
The Importance of Good Nerve Health Maintaining good nerve health is important to living a fulfilling and feel-good lifestyle. The nervous system plays a crucial
What is Diabetic Neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is a condition that is very commonly found in patients with diabetes. High blood sugar that is left unmanaged
What is Neuropathy? Neuropathy refers to damage or dysfunction of the nerves, leading to symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness. It can affect
What is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome? Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) is a term used to describe persistent or recurring pain following spinal surgery. Despite
What is Neuromodulation? Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an advanced pain management technique that uses electrical impulses to alleviate chronic pain. It involves implanting a
Understanding Sacral Nerve Stimulation Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is a modern treatment option for patients suffering from fecal and urinary incontinence issues. The goal of
Understanding Neuropathy Neuropathy, also known as nerve damage, is a nerve-related condition that affects the central nervous system. Neuropathy manifests in various ways, depending on
Living with Incontinence Issues Fecal and urinary incontinence are two fairly common procedures that present an array of challenges for patients. Individuals with these conditions
Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, is a neuropathic pain condition that manifests as the result of traumatic injury resulting in
I Had Unsuccessful Spine Surgery. What Next? The decision to undergo any kind of surgery can be incredibly overwhelming. Spine surgery, in particular, is quite
The Risks of Spinal Fusion Surgery Spinal fusion surgery is a common procedure recommended to patients with spinal fractures, degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, and other