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Advanced Surgical Care for Chronic Pain Affecting the Neck, Shoulder, and Back
Find Relief From Chronic Neck and Back Pain
Chronic pain in the neck or back often stems from nerve compression, injury, or scarring, not from spinal deformities themselves. At The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction, our surgeons perform advanced nerve and reconstructive procedures that target the source of pain, restoring comfort, motion, and quality of life for patients who have not found relief through traditional treatments.
Is Neck or Back Pain Controlling Your Life?
Persistent neck and back pain can interfere with every part of your day, from sleeping and working to simply enjoying time with family. In many cases, the cause is not a problem with the spine itself but with nerves that have become damaged, compressed, or irritated after surgery, trauma, or radiation.
Our surgeons focus on identifying and treating the exact nerve pathways responsible for pain. Through precise microsurgical techniques, they relieve compression, repair injured nerves, and reduce scarring to help patients move freely again.
You do not have to live this way. Here’s who we help:
Patients with nerve-related pain in the neck, shoulder, or upper back after surgery or injury
Individuals with radiating arm or shoulder pain caused by nerve compression near the neck
Patients with post-radiation or scar-related discomfort following cancer treatment
Those with lower back or sciatic-type pain caused by compression at the piriformis muscle
Those told their pain is “non-surgical” or untreatable but still seeking answers.
Advanced Procedures That Relieve Chronic Pain
Our surgeons use leading-edge microsurgical and reconstructive techniques to treat the root causes of chronic neck and back pain, providing lasting relief and improved mobility.
Nerve Reconstruction Surgery
Repairs or reconnects damaged nerves in the neck, shoulders, or spine to relieve pain and restore normal sensation.
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Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)
Redirects severed or injured nerves into nearby muscles to prevent neuroma formation and reduce chronic post-surgical pain.
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Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (RPNI)
Uses small muscle grafts to stabilize and protect irritated nerves, improving comfort and reducing nerve sensitivity.
Joint Denervation
Disrupts pain signals from arthritic or damaged joints in the neck or spine while preserving natural movement.
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Decompression Surgery
Releases pressure on compressed nerves in the cervical or thoracic spine to relieve pain and restore strength.
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Nerve Grafts
Bridges or replaces damaged sections of nerves to reestablish healthy communication between the spine and muscles.
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Brachial Plexus Reconstruction
Restores motion, strength, and sensation in the neck, shoulder, and arm after complex nerve injury or trauma.
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Reconstructive Surgeries
Repair structural and nerve-related problems that cause chronic neck and back pain, improving alignment and flexibility.
Fat Grafting
Adds soft tissue cushioning to reduce tension and protect sensitive nerves following trauma, surgery, or radiation.
Lymphedema Surgery
Restores healthy drainage and reduces discomfort from chronic swelling or restricted mobility in the neck or upper body.
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Wound Debridement / Complex Wound Care
Removes scarred or damaged tissue to promote healing and relieve discomfort caused by chronic inflammation or pressure.
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When Others Fall Short, The Institute Offers Answers
Global Leaders in Surgical Pain Management
Chronic pain care requires more than symptom control. It demands deep diagnostic insight, advanced surgical skill, and a commitment to helping patients reclaim their lives. Whether you’ve been searching for answers for months or years, our team offers a unique blend of science, skill, and empathy to help you take back control of your life.
Patients trust The Institute because we provide:
Nationally recognized specialists in pain and reconstruction
Groundbreaking surgical techniques backed by published research
Expertise in rare and complex nerve conditions
Collaborative care from multidisciplinary teams
Personalized treatment plans
Proven outcomes for patients who’ve exhausted other options
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Meet Our Surgeons
Behind every successful surgery is a specialist who understands the complexity of neck and back pain. Our world-renowned surgeons bring unmatched microsurgical expertise and an unwavering commitment to helping patients move without pain again.
Andrew Elkwood
MD, MBA, FACS
Hamid Abdollahi
MD, FACS
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Peter Andrawes
MD
Beth Anglin
MD, FACS
Gary Arishita
MD
Russell Ashinoff
MD, FACS
Sean Boutros
MD, FACS
David Cabiling
MD
Courtney Carpenter
MD
Stephen Chagares
MD
Eric I. Chang
MD, FACS
Frank Ciminello
MD, FACS
Kari L. Colen
MD, FACS
Ryan Couvillion
MD
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Joseph Dayan
MD, MBA
Frank Dellacroce
MD
George Dreszer
MD
Stephen Dudick
MD
Rodion Erenburg
MD
Berry Fairchild
MD
Adam Feintisch
MD
Nicole Ferro
DO
James Fletcher
MD
Anton Fries
MD, PhD
Amon-Ra Gama
MD
Andrew Gassman
MD
Patrick Greaney
MD, FACS
Ritwik Grover
MD, FACS
Edward Hahn
MD
Sanaz Harirchian
MD
Cassie Hartline
MD
Sean Herman
MD, FACS
Zuhaib Ibrahim
MD, FACS
Hari Iyer
MD, FAAOS
Priya Jadeja
MD, FACS
Reza Jarrahy
MD, FACS, FAAP
Santosh Kale
MD, MBA
Karen Kaplan
MD
Matthew Kaufman
MD, FACS
Ergun Kocak
MD
Arjuna Kuperan
MD
Chris Lakhiani
MD, FACS
Peter Ledoux
MD
Matthew Lynch
MD
Tyler Merceron
MD
Ahmed Nasser
MD
Chet Nastala
MD
Robert T. Nevitt III
MD
Oscar Ochoa
MD
William Ordoyne
MD
Lauren Otaguro
MD
Tushar Patel
MD, FACS
Steven Pisano
MD
Sidney Rabinowitz
MD, FACS
Deepak Ramesh
MD
David Rayfield
MD
Rukmini Rednam
MD
Michael Rose
MD, FACS
Adam Saad
MD, FACS
Nirvana Saraswat
MD
Ali Seckin
MD, MBA
Ajul Shah
MD, FACS
Tzvi Small
MD, FACS
Mohit Sood
DO
Scott Sullivan
MD
Pankaj Tiwari
MD
Stephen Toran
MD
Christopher Trahan
MD
David Tsai
MD, FACS
Hakan Usal
MD
Eric Weiss
MD
Jonathan Weiswasser
MD, FACS
Lauren Whipple
MD
Eric Wimmers
MD, FACS
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Whitten Wise
MD
Mary Jo Wright
MD
Alex Xu
MD
Sarosh Zafar
MD
Get Relief From Chronic Pain
You do not have to live with neck or back pain that limits your life. Our specialists provide advanced care that helps patients move freely and comfortably again.