Interventional Pain Management

I specialize in advanced interventional pain management techniques, with particular expertise in neuromodulation and minimally invasive spine procedures.

Neuromodulation Technologies

• Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Advanced expertise in both trial and permanent implantation of spinal cord stimulators for chronic pain conditions, including:
  • Traditional tonic stimulation
  • High-frequency stimulation
  • Burst stimulation patterns
  • DRG (Dorsal Root Ganglion) stimulation

Implantable Pulse Generators (IPG) Comprehensive management of implantable pain control systems:

• Programming and optimization
• Battery replacement procedures
• System troubleshooting
• Ongoing patient monitoring and adjustment

Spine Interventions

Specialized procedures including:

• Epidural steroid injections
• Facet joint interventions
• Radiofrequency neurotomy
• Medial branch blocks
• Sacroiliac joint procedures
• Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty

Conditions Treated

• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
• Failed back surgery syndrome
• Chronic radicular pain
• Neuropathic pain conditions
• Spinal stenosis
• Degenerative disc disease
• Facet joint syndrome
• Post-laminectomy syndrome

Treatment Philosophy

Dr. Verrills employs an evidence-based approach to interventional pain management, focusing on:

• Precise diagnostic evaluation
• Customized treatment planning
• Integration of latest technological advances
• Long-term pain management strategies
• Focus on functional improvement and quality of life

Advanced Technologies

Expertise with leading neuromodulation systems including:

• Latest generation stimulator systems
• Rechargeable and non-rechargeable systems
• MRI-compatible devices
• Remote programming capabilities
• Adaptive stimulation technologies