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MUA Procedure
Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) is a highly specialized, non-invasive treatment for chronic pain patients who suffer from chronic neck, back and joint pain. The MUA program at Lutheran Hospital is one of the only programs in Ohio using MUA as a treatment for chronic pain. Lutheran Hospital has been doing clinical trials for MUA for three years with a high success rate for reducing pain and improving function.
The MUA program is part of the Cleveland Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital at Lutheran Hospital. Patients are often referred by an orthopaedic surgeon when surgery is not an option. A surgical consult, however, is not required prior to receiving MUA treatment.
The MUA program is part of the Cleveland Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital at Lutheran Hospital. Patients are often referred by an orthopaedic surgeon when surgery is not an option. A surgical consult, however, is not required prior to receiving MUA treatment.
How it works:
Manipulation under anesthesia works by altering adhesions and scar tissue in and around the soft tissues and joints of the painful area, to restore range of motion and mobility. The procedure is performed while the patient is in a comfortable and safe twilight state of anesthesia, enabling doctors to perform the stretching and soft tissue treatments without discomfort to the patient. Following MUA treatment, 4 – 6 weeks of active rehabilitation and post-operative therapy is required to maximize range of motion improvements and maintain pain reduction. Most patients are typically able to continue their post-operative care with a home exercise program after a few weeks of supervised rehabilitation. Manipulation under anesthesia works in conjunction with pain management, physical therapy and chiropractic care. Most patients find that this procedure allows them to continue successfully with therapy using reduced medications, reduced frequency of treatments and more emphasis on restoration of function in their daily lives.
Manipulation under anesthesia works by altering adhesions and scar tissue in and around the soft tissues and joints of the painful area, to restore range of motion and mobility. The procedure is performed while the patient is in a comfortable and safe twilight state of anesthesia, enabling doctors to perform the stretching and soft tissue treatments without discomfort to the patient. Following MUA treatment, 4 – 6 weeks of active rehabilitation and post-operative therapy is required to maximize range of motion improvements and maintain pain reduction. Most patients are typically able to continue their post-operative care with a home exercise program after a few weeks of supervised rehabilitation. Manipulation under anesthesia works in conjunction with pain management, physical therapy and chiropractic care. Most patients find that this procedure allows them to continue successfully with therapy using reduced medications, reduced frequency of treatments and more emphasis on restoration of function in their daily lives.