Failed Back Surgery Syndrome · FBSS
Because Surgery Doesn't Always Mean Improvement
We help you understand your pain and find the real path to your wellbeing.
Understanding the Problem
You are not to blame for your surgery's outcome
Our goal is not to judge what was done before, but to ensure that what we do today gives you your life back.
Your health is our priority
The core of our work is the person, not just the procedure. We search for the exact source of your pain so you can return to your daily activities.
Warning Signs
- Pain that won't let you rest
- Numbness or tingling that concerns you
- Feeling that your legs aren't responding
- 'Electric' pain traveling through your limbs
- Stiffness that prevents free movement
- Fear of falling or losing stability
Understanding the Problem
You are not to blame for your surgery's outcome
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) is a difficult situation where pain persists following surgery. We understand your frustration and you are not alone.
Our goal is not to judge what was done before, but to ensure that what we do today gives you your life back.
It is often assumed that the only solution is another major surgery, but modern science offers advanced alternatives that prioritize your recovery without new risks.
Your health is our priority
The core of our work is the person, not just the procedure. We search for the exact source of your pain so you can return to your daily activities.
Warning Signs
- Pain that won't let you rest
- Numbness or tingling that concerns you
- Feeling that your legs aren't responding
- 'Electric' pain traveling through your limbs
- Stiffness that prevents free movement
- Fear of falling or losing stability
Seeking Answers
Why does my back still hurt?
Knowing the 'why' is 50% of the cure. We conduct a minute study to provide the explanation you haven't been given until now.
We analyze every detail with the scientific rigor your case deserves and the empathy you need.
Seeking Answers
Why does my back still hurt?
Knowing the 'why' is 50% of the cure. We conduct a minute study to provide the explanation you haven't been given until now.
We analyze every detail with the scientific rigor your case deserves and the empathy you need.
Scar tissue trapping the nerve (Fibrosis)
Sometimes, the body generates internal scarring so strong it pinches the nerve. It is very common, and we have techniques to release it without major surgery.
An overlooked source of pain
Medicine is not perfect. Sometimes the initial operation solved one issue, but another hidden one is now causing the symptoms.
Overloading adjacent areas
By fusing one part of the spine, the ones next to it work twice as hard. We help you balance that load to stop the wear and tear.
Loss of natural stability
If the spine doesn't feel secure post-surgery, the body reacts with pain. We seek to provide you with that structural peace.
Recurrence: the problem returns
Like a disc herniating again at the same level. We detect it early to act as gently as possible.
Sensitized pain system
Sometimes the nerves stay on 'high alert'. Neuromodulation works like a remote control to calm that system down.
Human Solutions
Complex cases that are now whole lives again
Every X-ray we review is a person who wants to reclaim what pain has taken from them: going for a walk, being with their loved ones, sleeping through the night without their back waking them. That is our motivation.
Personalized care — every case is unique
Personalized care — every case is unique
Neuromodulation: a non-invasive alternative
Regain the freedom of movement
Treating failed back surgery isn't just about fixing vertebrae; it's about returning a person's identity and joy.
Clinical philosophy of Dr. Marcelo Galarza
Don't settle for living in pain. There is a real clinical way forward, and we are here to find it together.
Dr. Marcelo Galarza · Your Neurosurgeon
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