Find Relief From Pain That Affects More Than One Part of Your Body
When pain impacts multiple areas of your body, daily life can feel overwhelming. Our team at The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction specializes in identifying and treating the root causes of chronic, systemic, and multisite nerve pain, offering real solutions when others cannot.
Is Pain Affecting Multiple Areas of Your Body?
Systemic or multisite pain can develop after trauma, surgery, cancer treatment, or nerve injury. It often feels widespread, unpredictable, and resistant to typical therapies. Whether your pain radiates through multiple limbs, affects mobility, or causes ongoing fatigue and sensitivity, our surgeons are here to help.
Our team at The Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach that combines advanced diagnostics, nerve reconstruction, and microsurgical expertise to provide lasting relief for even the most complex pain syndromes.
You don’t have to live this way. Here’s who we help:
Individuals living with pain that travels between multiple areas of the body, such as the neck, back, and legs.
Patients with persistent nerve pain following cancer treatment, trauma, or radiation.
Amputees or limb-salvage patients struggling with neuroma or phantom limb pain.
People with chronic swelling, nerve compression, or pain that worsens with movement.
Patients who have been told there are no surgical options for their chronic pain.
Conditions We Treat
Patients with multisite or systemic pain often experience symptoms that cross regional boundaries and involve multiple body systems. Our team evaluates the full picture to identify the underlying source of pain and develop a plan that targets both function and long-term relief.
Nerve and Neuropathic Causes
Multisite pain often results from widespread nerve injury, neuropathy, or chronic pain syndromes that affect multiple regions of the body. Learn more about:Structural and Musculoskeletal Causes
Degenerative or multi-joint disorders can produce widespread stiffness and pain, limiting mobility across several body regions. Learn more about:Post-Surgical and Post-Treatment Causes
Chronic pain that affects multiple areas of the body can develop after surgery, trauma, or cancer treatment due to nerve damage or tissue fibrosis. Learn more about:
Reconstructive and Systemic Conditions
Comprehensive reconstructive and nerve procedures can restore function, improve appearance, and relieve pain that impacts multiple regions or systems. Learn more about:
- Brachial Plexus
- Limb Paralysis
- Nerve Injuries
- Nerve Lacerations
- Limb Salvage
- Amputation
- Reconstructive Surgeries
- FLAP Surgery (DIEP / TRAM / Free Flap Reconstruction)
Advanced Procedures That Relieve Chronic Pain
Redirects injured or severed nerves into healthy muscles to reduce pain, prevent neuromas, and restore nerve stability.
Read MoreUses small muscle grafts to protect and stabilize nerves, reducing chronic pain and improving long-term comfort.
Read MoreInterrupts pain signals from arthritic or damaged joints while maintaining normal mobility and function.
Read MoreRepairs tissue and nerve damage across multiple regions to restore balance, alignment, and long-term comfort.
Preserves and reconstructs limbs affected by trauma or poor circulation, helping to prevent amputation and relieve pain.
Read MoreTransfers healthy tissue to reconstruct areas affected by trauma or surgery, restoring contour and improving blood flow.
Read MoreRestores soft tissue and relieves pain by adding cushioning around nerves damaged by trauma, surgery, or radiation.
Read MoreRemoves damaged or infected tissue to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain from chronic wounds.
Read MoreWhy Patients Choose The Institute When Others Can’t Help
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:
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Want to know how our breakthroughs translate into better outcomes?
Meet Our Surgeons
Behind every successful surgery is a surgeon who understands the complexity of systemic pain. Our nationally recognized microsurgeons bring unparalleled expertise and a deep commitment to restoring comfort, mobility, and quality of life for every patient.
Andrew Elkwood
Hamid Abdollahi
Peter Andrawes
Beth Anglin
Gary Arishita
Russell Ashinoff
Sean Boutros
Anjeanette Brown
David Cabiling
Courtney Carpenter
Stephen Chagares
Eric I. Chang
Ann Chuang
Frank Ciminello
Kari L. Colen
Ryan Couvillion
Desiree D'Angelo
Joseph Dayan
Frank Dellacroce
George Dreszer
Stephen Dudick
Rodion Erenburg
Berry Fairchild
Adam Feintisch
Nicole Ferro
James Fletcher
Anton Fries
James Frost
Amon-Ra Gama
Andrew Gassman
Patrick Greaney
Ritwik Grover
Edward Hahn
Sanaz Harirchian
Cassie Hartline
Sean Herman
Zuhaib Ibrahim
Lisa Iucci
Hari Iyer
Priya Jadeja
Reza Jarrahy
Santosh Kale
Karen Kaplan
Matthew Kaufman
Ergun Kocak
Arjuna Kuperan
Chris Lakhiani
Peter Ledoux
Matthew Lynch
Tyler Merceron
Ahmed Nasser
Chet Nastala
Robert T. Nevitt III
Oscar Ochoa
William Ordoyne
Lauren Otaguro
Tushar Patel
Steven Pisano
Vaishali Purohit
Sidney Rabinowitz
Deepak Ramesh
David Rayfield
Rukmini Rednam
Michael Rose
Adam Saad
Nirvana Saraswat
Ali Seckin
Ajul Shah
Tzvi Small
Mohit Sood
Scott Sullivan
Yolanda Tammaro
Pankaj Tiwari
Stephen Toran
Christopher Trahan
David Tsai
Hakan Usal
Eric Weiss
Jonathan Weiswasser
Lauren Whipple
Eric Wimmers
Whitten Wise
Mary Jo Wright
Alex Xu
Mark Yazid
Sarosh Zafar
Your Questions, Answered
Patients with chronic, multi-region pain that has not improved with conservative care may be candidates. Our team evaluates each case individually.
→ Learn more about becoming a patient.
Yes. When the underlying cause involves multiple injured or compressed nerves, surgical repair or decompression can provide lasting relief.
No referral is required. You can contact us directly, though we collaborate closely with referring physicians and specialists.
→ For provider-specific referral information, visit our Referrals page.
Recovery varies by procedure and the number of sites treated, but most patients experience steady improvement in pain and mobility.
Many of our surgeries are medically necessary and covered by insurance. Our financial coordinators will confirm your coverage before treatment.
Yes. We frequently treat patients who develop widespread pain after surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. Our goal is to repair nerves and restore tissue health.
We are one of the few centers worldwide that offers advanced surgical solutions for multisite and systemic pain, with outcomes recognized internationally.
→ Learn more about why patients choose us.
What to Expect When You Reach Out
We know reaching this point has likely been a long journey. That’s why we make the next step clear and supportive.
1 Consultation
2 Evaluation
3 Personalized Care Plan
4 Surgery & Support
Get Relief From Chronic Pain
You do not have to live with pain that affects multiple areas of your body. Our specialists provide advanced care that helps patients finally reclaim comfort and independence.