For individuals who experience short-term or chronic pain, UT Southwestern Medical Center physicians design compassionate and expert pain management rehabilitation programs. The Dallas pain management program is widely recognized as a national leader in developing the most effective therapies available for those who suffer from pain that originates from all types of circumstances.

UT Southwestern combines state-of-the-art medical resources and leading specialists dedicated to treating pain in all age groups. Our clinicians and researchers deliver effective therapies that change our patients’ outlook on the future. Individuals who have participated in our pain management program have realized extraordinary results in their rehabilitation.

Our pain management specialists take full advantage of UT Southwestern’s diagnostic and treatment technologies to determine and treat the sources of pain affecting patients, including:

• Computed tomography (CT) – X-rays and computer technology produce detailed, cross-sectional images of the body.
• Discography – a contrasting agent determines the condition of discs that separate individual bones that are part of the spine.
• Interventional neuroradiology – a minimally invasive procedure treats vascular diseases in the central nervous system.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – magnetic fields and computer technology produce high-resolution images of bones and tissues.
• Magnetic resonance spectroscopy – computer technology analyzes the chemical composition of nerve cells to determine the functioning of nerves.
• Myelography – a contrasting agent reveals distortions in the spinal cord, spinal canal and nerve roots connected to the spine.
• Orthopaedic reconstruction – a surgical procedure lengthens bone, reconstructs deformities or manages tissue that contributes to pain.
• Vertebroplasty – an image-guided, minimally invasive technique strengthens a broken or weakened vertebra (spinal bone).