Spinal Specialist Parsippany-Troy Hills

Joint and musculoskeletal injections deliver medication directly to the source of pain. Depending on your condition, Dr. Patel may use corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, hyaluronic acid to improve joint lubrication, or regenerative solutions like stem cells. These injections can help relieve pain in the knees, shoulders, hips, and smaller joints and restore range of motion.

PRP therapy uses your body’s own healing properties to repair damaged tissue. Dr. Patel draws a small sample of your blood, processes it to concentrate the platelets, and injects the solution into the injured area. Platelets release growth factors that stimulate tissue repair and reduce inflammation. PRP is commonly used to treat joint pain, tendon injuries, and arthritis.

If you suffer from a herniated disc that presses on spinal nerves, an endoscopic discectomy may be the right solution. Using a thin tube with a camera, Dr. Patel removes the damaged disc material through a small incision. This relieves pressure on the nerve, reducing pain and improving mobility, all with less disruption to surrounding tissue than traditional surgery.

Chronic back pain often comes from irritated facet joints in the spine. With endoscopic rhizotomy, Dr. Patel uses a small camera to identify the specific nerve transmitting pain signals. He then ablates, or deactivates, that nerve, providing long-term relief. Because the procedure is performed through a tiny incision, you experience less discomfort and recover more quickly.

For patients with lumbar spinal stenosis, the mild® procedure offers lasting relief without open surgery. Dr. Patel removes small pieces of bone and excess ligament through a specialized device, enlarging the spinal canal and reducing nerve compression. The procedure is performed with imaging guidance and requires only a small incision, allowing you to walk the same day.

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an innovative therapy for chronic pain that has not responded to other treatments. Dr. Patel first performs a trial by placing thin leads near the spinal cord to deliver mild electrical impulses that interrupt pain signals. If successful, a small device is implanted under the skin to provide long-term relief from chronic pain.