Areas of Expertise
Cancer Pain Treatment
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Over 50% of all patients fighting cancer are also trying to live with pain caused by the disease. The experts at Red Butte Healthcare recognize that the daily struggle to deal with pain is often the hardest part of fighting cancer. That is why the experts at Red Butte Healthcare are happy to partner with you and your cancer-care team to
Over 50% of all patients fighting cancer are also trying to live with pain caused by the disease. The experts at Red Butte Healthcare recognize that the daily struggle to deal with pain is often the hardest part of fighting cancer. That is why the experts at Red Butte Healthcare are happy to partner with you and your cancer-care team to help get you get good pain control with the best resources at our disposal. Our goal is to help you achieve effective pain relief with minimal side effects and impact on your quality of life. Many types of cancer pain can be managed effectively with minimally-invasive procedures that can kill the nerves from the cancer that are causing pain. This can improve the effect of the medicines you may already be taking for pain, so that the medicine better controls your pain at doses that are less likely to cause significant nausea, fatigue, or constipation. Years of experience working with cancer patients and cancer physicians have helped to make the experts at Red Butte Healthcare among the best at partnering with cancer patients and helping them achieve relief from their cancer pain.
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Vertebral Compression Fractures
These spine injuries can strike unexpectedly, affecting posture, mobility, and overall well-being. An estimated 1.5 million of these fractures occur annually in the United States, making them almost twice as common as other fractures linked to osteoporosis. Whether caused by osteoporosis, spinal injury, or underlying conditions like spina
These spine injuries can strike unexpectedly, affecting posture, mobility, and overall well-being. An estimated 1.5 million of these fractures occur annually in the United States, making them almost twice as common as other fractures linked to osteoporosis. Whether caused by osteoporosis, spinal injury, or underlying conditions like spinal tumors, these fractures can lead to pain, limited function, and even a hunched appearance.
Kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive procedure, offers hope. It involves inflating a balloon to restore bone height and injecting bone cement into the vertebral body. Within days, patients experience pain relief and improved mobility. Click below to explore further and empower yourself with knowledge!
Back Pain
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Back Pain
Are you tired of back pain holding you back? At Red Butte Pain Solutions, we understand how tough it can be to live with this kind of pain. That’s why we’ve got a whole section dedicated to helping you stand tall and pain-free.
Why Live in Pain When You Can Live in Comfort?
Our back pain treatments are all about giving you relief and gettin
Are you tired of back pain holding you back? At Red Butte Pain Solutions, we understand how tough it can be to live with this kind of pain. That’s why we’ve got a whole section dedicated to helping you stand tall and pain-free.
Why Live in Pain When You Can Live in Comfort?
Our back pain treatments are all about giving you relief and getting you back to doing what you love. We use the latest methods that are safe and really work. Plus, our friendly doctors are experts at finding out what’s causing your pain and making a plan that’s just right for you.
Say Goodbye to Back Pain!
Click the button below to learn more about our back pain services. We’re here to help you wave goodbye to that pesky pain and hello to happy days!
Our Team
Karl Hurst-Wicker, MD
Karl Hurst-Wicker is Red Butte Pain Solution’s Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, leading the company as it builds a state-of-the-art, patient-centered organization dedicated to safely and effectively improving the quality of life for those living with pain.
Karl’s 14 years of experience in Interventional Pain Medicine include gro
Karl Hurst-Wicker is Red Butte Pain Solution’s Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, leading the company as it builds a state-of-the-art, patient-centered organization dedicated to safely and effectively improving the quality of life for those living with pain.
Karl’s 14 years of experience in Interventional Pain Medicine include growing pre-existing pain practices and helping to build cancer pain programs for the benefit of patients and their oncology providers. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience, having previously served on the Data and Safety Monitoring Committee at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University, on the Executive Board of the University of Utah House staff Association, as President of the Resident Section of the Utah Medical Association, as a Trustee of the Utah Medical Association, as Chief Resident of the University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology, as Chairman of the University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology Retention and Promotion Student Advisory Committee, as Chairman of the Department of Pain Medicine at the Marshfield Clinic, and as a partner at Desert Pain Institute. During his college years at Boston University, Karl founded a computer training and webpage development company and served in student government, representing the College of Arts and Sciences.
Karl has a dedication to helping those with cancer and helping children overcome adversity to achieve their dreams. He has previously served as a volunteer for both Gilda’s Club NYC and The Cancer Wellness House and currently enjoys volunteer coaching local children’s basketball and soccer teams. Dr. Hurst-Wicker grew up in Central Ohio before obtaining his Bachelor's in History from Boston University. It was during Medical School in New York City at Columbia University that he gained an interest in treating pain while doing research in tumor immunology. At University of Utah he was trained by the leading minds in Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. Since 2013 he has been practicing in the Phoenix area, bringing pain control and improved quality of life to those seeking cutting-edge relief