Patient Success Stories

Real stories of patients who regained their quality of life.

Returning to the Golf Course After Severe Knee Pain

Patient: James D., 62 — Bergenfield, NJ

Treatment: Genicular Nerve Block

The Challenge

James had been an avid golfer for 30 years, playing every weekend during the season. Over the last three years, progressive osteoarthritis in his right knee made walking the course impossible. Eventually, even swinging a club caused sharp, debilitating pain. He tried conventional physical therapy and over-the-counter NSAIDs with minimal relief. He wanted to avoid a total knee replacement if possible.

The Hudson Pain Approach

Dr. Dang performed a thorough evaluation, including advanced imaging review. They discussed several options and decided to proceed with a diagnostic Genicular Nerve Block to determine if disrupting the pain signals from the knee joint would provide relief.

After a successful diagnostic block provided 80% relief, Dr. Dang performed Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) — a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to interrupt pain signals from the affected nerves.

The Outcome

"The procedure took less than 45 minutes, and the recovery was incredible," James reports. "Within two weeks, I was back on the driving range. A month later, I played 18 holes walking. Dr. Dang didn't just treat my knee; he gave me my Saturdays back."

Finally Sleeping Through the Night Without Sciatica

Patient: Sarah M., 45 — Teaneck, NJ

Treatment: Epidural Steroid Injection

The Challenge

Sarah, an accountant who spends 8-10 hours a day at her desk, developed severe radiating pain down her left leg. Diagnosed with sciatica from a lumbar herniated disc, the pain was particularly excruciating at night. She hadn't slept for more than three consecutive hours in four months, leading to severe fatigue and difficulty working.

The Hudson Pain Approach

Dr. Dang identified the specific nerve root that was being compressed by the herniated disc. Given the acute nature of the inflammation and the severe impact on her sleep and quality of life, he recommended an image-guided Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection (TFESI).

The procedure was performed in our state-of-the-art fluoroscopy suite in Englewood, taking only about 15 minutes, followed by a brief observation period.

The Outcome

"The relief was almost immediate. That night, I slept for 8 unbroken hours for the first time since the pain started," Sarah says. "Four months later, combined with the physical therapy Dr. Dang recommended, I am still 95% pain-free and back to my normal life."

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