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Failed Back Syndrome: Understanding, Managing, and Treating Failed Back Syndrome (FBS), also known as post-laminectomy syndrome, refers to chronic back pain that persists or worsens after spinal surgery. It can be frustrating for patients who had surgery expecting pain relief, only to find their condition unchanged or even aggravated. Failed Back Syndrome is not a specific disease but a term encompassing various symptoms that arise from unsuccessful spinal surgeries. In this blog, we’ll explore the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and steps to prevent Failed Back Syndrome, helping you better understand and manage this complex condition. What is Failed Back Syndrome? Failed Back Syndrome occurs when spinal surgery, typically intended to correct issues like herniated discs or spinal stenosis, fails to alleviate pain or leads to new discomfort. It can manifest in various forms of chronic pain, including persistent lower back pain, leg pain, and sometimes even neck pain. Th...