Orthopedic Procedures

Orthopedic Care, Without Losing Your Pain Team

What Orthopedic Collaboration Looks Like

When orthopedic care is needed, our role is to support you through the entire process, not just one procedure. We help:

• • Identify when an orthopedic referral is appropriate
  • Coordinate imaging, testing, and specialist evaluations
  • Communicate your pain history, prior treatments, and functional limits
  • Plan pre- and post-procedure pain management and rehabilitation
  • Track your progress and adjust your care plan as you recover

You still have one central team who understands your pain story, while gaining access to orthopedic care when it matters most.

Conditions That May Need Orthopedic Involvement

Many of the conditions we see can benefit from orthopedic input, especially when conservative care is no longer enough. These may include:

• Advanced arthritis or severe joint degeneration
• Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries
• Complex knee injuries or meniscal tears
• Hip pain with structural changes
• Chronic spine issues requiring surgical opinion
• Post-traumatic injuries after accidents or falls

Our team evaluates your symptoms, physical exam, and imaging, then discusses whether an orthopedic consultation is the right next step.

Your Pain Team Still Does the Heavy Lifting

Even when an orthopedic specialist is involved, Premier Pain Management remains your anchor for pain control and rehabilitation. Depending on your needs, your plan may include:

• Interventional pain procedures to help control pain before or after orthopedic care
• Physical medicine modalities to improve strength, mobility, and stability
• Therapeutic exercises tailored to protect joints and support the surgical or non-surgical plan
• Medication management when appropriate
• Ongoing documentation of your injuries, functional changes, and response to treatment

This team-based model helps reduce downtime, improve function, and support better long-term outcomes from any orthopedic procedure or recommendation.

Non-Surgical Orthopedic Options First

Whenever possible, we focus on non-surgical and minimally invasive options before surgery is considered. For many patients, a combination of interventional procedures, physical medicine, and structured rehab can:

• Decrease pain intensity
• Improve joint stability and flexibility
• Delay or sometimes avoid the need for surgery
• Prepare the body for better surgical outcomes if surgery becomes necessary

If you and your orthopedic specialist ultimately decide that surgery is the best choice, your body is stronger and better prepared, and your pain team is already in place to support your recovery.

Clear Communication. Better Outcomes.

One of the biggest frustrations patients experience is poor communication between providers. At Premier Pain Management, we take the lead in:

• Sharing records, imaging, and reports with your orthopedic specialist
• Documenting your injury and progress clearly
• Discussing treatment plans with you in plain language
• Keeping everyone on the same page so your care feels connected, not fragmented

Our goal is to make sure you’re never left guessing what’s next.

Schedule an Evaluation

If you’re dealing with chronic joint pain, an old injury that never healed right, or you’ve been told you may need orthopedic surgery, Premier Pain Management can help you understand your options.

We’ll evaluate your condition, discuss non-surgical and orthopedic pathways, and build a plan that keeps your goals and your function at the center.