15 columbushosp.org “We perform this procedure so people don’t hurt when they sit, stand, drive or work,” Massey said. “Before, it would require fusion surgery and take 12 weeks for somebody to get back into their lifestyle. Now they can go home that same day and, inside of a week, they’re back to their life.” ● Kyphoplasty. People with osteoporosis can develop painful compression fractures of the spine. “With kyphoplasty, we can inject bone cement through a needle,” Massey said. “It looks like toothpaste, and an hour later it’s harder than the original bone. It heals the fracture and almost instantly makes them feel better.” ● Spinal cord stimulators. These devices use electrical stimulation to treat persistent back, leg, arm or neck pain. “With the new technology that several different companies have, we routinely see 80% or 90% improvement in pain, in a long-term fashion, whether it’s the back or neck or legs or arms,” Massey said. Holistic pain management services Massey has more than 20 years of experience in pain management. He’s also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and he has helped develop national pain management guidelines. At CCH, he works with other members of the team to provide treatments. “Chronic pain can be a debilitating problem for people,” said Kayla Gehring, manager of perianesthesia services at the hospital. “With chronic pain, they can’t do the things they once enjoyed. With Dr. Massey offering these enhanced procedures, we’re providing a service that wasn’t offered locally. It’s going to change how people live their lives for the better.” You can expect to receive holistic care from Massey and the CCH team. In designing your treatment plan, they’ll consider how your pain affects your life and your physical and emotional well-being. “He knows how to really connect with his patients and listen and understand their story,” said Kathy Decker, surgical services consultant for the hospital. “That’s half the battle.” Intracept is a trademark of Relievant Medsystems, Inc. “Our No. 1 goal is to improve function. We want you to get back to your normal life activities as completely as possible.” — John Massey, MD Put your pain behind you To learn more about pain management at Columbus Community Hospital or to schedule an appointment, call 402-858-0117 or visit columbusvisitingphysicians.org.
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