Comprehensive pain treatment, medication, and therapy
Dr. Altounian utilizes a full spectrum of modalities to manage acute and chronic pain conditions.
Comprehensive pain treatment, medication, and therapy
Dr. Altounian utilizes a full spectrum of modalities to manage acute and chronic pain conditions.
Following an initial screening and thorough diagnosis, he prescribes and administers treatment plans that are optimized for each patient and their specific conditions.
Whether they involve medications, minimally invasive procedures, ongoing therapy, or a combination thereof, all of Dr. Altounian’s engagements include patient education and empowerment that help maximize and extend the benefits of treatment.
Diagnostics
Employing a meticulous and holistic approach, Dr. Altounian focuses on the entire musculoskeletal system as well as circumstantial factors when diagnosing patient conditions. By considering context in addition to symptoms—including lifestyle, potential catalysts, and any previous treatments—Dr. Altounian gains a comprehensive understanding of each patient’s ailments and their root causes. The resulting treatment plans are designed and optimized for symptom relief, overall musculoskeletal health, and long-term well-being.
As part of Dr. Altounian’s diagnostic protocols, he provides patients with unique testing procedures that get to the root of the patient’s pain and associated neurological issues.
Medications
While every patient, diagnosis, and treatment plan are different, Dr. Altounian prefers conservative over aggressive approaches to pain reduction and rehabilitation. This often includes personalized, targeted medication therapy before advanced procedures are employed.
- Analgesics
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Antidepressant medications
- Antiepileptic medications
- Local anesthetics
Procedures
Dr. Altounian specializes in advanced pain reduction procedures, including targeted ultrasound and fluoroscopy-guided injections, innovative nerve stimulation and ablation techniques, and cutting-edge regenerative therapies.
Diagnostic procedures
- Electromyography/Nerve conduction study (EMG/NCS)
- Comprehensive review of patient imaging
Pain reduction injections
- Trigger point injections
- Peripheral joint injections
- Selective nerve block
- Genicular nerve ablation
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Botox injections for migraines
Spinal procedures
- Epidural steroid injections
- Selective spinal nerve root block
- Facet joint block
- Radiofrequency ablation
Neuromodulation procedures
- Spinal cord stimulation
- Peripheral nerve stimulation
Regenerative treatments
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
- Stem cell therapy
- Prolotherapy
Therapies
Short- or long-term therapy can help maximize and extend the benefits of pain medications and procedures.
Dr. Altounian works closely with a select network of physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and other health care providers in the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles to provide a coordinated, multidisciplinary treatment plan for patients experiencing pain and discomfort.
In addition, Dr. Altounian often provides therapeutic recommendations and plans involving movement, ergonomics, and lifestyle to extend the benefits of pain medication and procedures and promote long-term musculoskeletal health.