Pain Management

Conditions that require pain management

For many illnesses, both acute and chronic, where pain plays a major role in the patient's experience, pain management is important. The following conditions frequently call for pain management:

• Conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, and musculoskeletal injuries can cause pain in the musculoskeletal system.
• Nerve-related conditions such as diabetic neuropathy, sciatica, and post-herpetic neuralgia can cause neuropathic pain.
• Cancer Pain: Pain brought on either by the cancer itself or by its treatments.
• Surgical Pain: Pain that develops after surgery and calls for temporary pain relief.
• Traumatic injuries: Anguish brought on by fractures, accidents, and other traumatic events.
• Chronic Headaches and Migraines: These conditions involve continuous pain management due to their persistent nature.
• Back Pain: Prolonged back pain brought on by diseases such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, or herniated discs.
• Postoperative Pain: Pain that is controlled after surgery while you're healing.
• Rheumatological Conditions: Pain brought on by autoimmune illnesses like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and pancreatitis are two conditions that can cause stomach pain.
• Pain Linked to Psychological Trauma or Stress-Related Disorders: Pain connected to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
• Pain following a stroke, especially central post-stroke pain, is referred to as post-stroke pain.
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): Following an injury, this persistent pain disease usually affects one arm or leg.
• Neck Pain: Chronic pain in the neck brought on by whiplash or cervical spondylosis.
   

How do we diagnose you?

Even though a patient's account of their pain is frequently subjective, several diagnostic procedures and evaluations might offer insightful information. Typical pain management diagnostic tests include:

Imaging Research:

X-rays: Helpful in identifying fractures or abnormalities in the joints and in seeing bones.

MRIs, or magnetic resonance imaging, are helpful in spotting problems with muscles, ligaments, and nerves because they offer comprehensive images of soft tissues.

Computed tomography, or CT scan: Provides fine-grained cross-sectional images that are especially useful for evaluating problems with the spine and joints.

• EMG and NCS: Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies
• Blood Examinations
• Bone Scanners
• Discography
• Signs and symptoms
• Psychological Evaluations
• Assessment of Functional Movement

Treatment:

• Comprehensive Assessment: To determine the underlying reason and type of your pain, our skilled orthopaedic physicians undertake a complete assessment. This includes going over your medical history, running diagnostic tests, and assessing your symptoms. We can build a personalised treatment strategy by acquiring a thorough understanding of your illness.
• Multidisciplinary Treatment: We believe in a multidisciplinary approach to pain management, which entails working with specialists from different disciplines to give comprehensive care. Our team may consist of orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pain medicine specialists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals who collaborate to treat your pain from many perspectives.
• Customised Treatment Plans: Because each person's pain experience is unique, we build customised treatment plans that address your specific needs. Our team considers aspects such as the degree of your pain, the impact it has on your everyday life, and your treatment objectives. We use evidence-based treatments and therapies to create a comprehensive treatment plan that may include medication, physical therapy, interventional procedures, and lifestyle changes.
• Medication Administration: Medicine specialists are trained to prescribe proper medications to assist in relieving your discomfort. To guarantee safe and effective pain treatment, they thoroughly examine your medical history, current medications, and any potential interactions. Our goal is to reduce your reliance on medicine while also increasing your comfort.
• Interventional Procedures: Interventional procedures may be advised in some circumstances to provide focused pain relief. Nerve blocks, epidural injections, and radiofrequency ablation are examples of minimally invasive procedures that can help relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall function. These operations are carried out with accuracy and care by our trained interventional pain specialists.
• Physical Therapy: It is an important part of pain treatment and rehabilitation. Our experienced physiotherapists create personalised workout programmes to help you increase your strength, flexibility, and mobility. They make use of manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, electrical stimulation, heat or cold therapy, and ultrasound are all used to reduce pain and restore function.
• Psychological Support: Chronic pain can have serious emotional and psychological consequences. Our team understands the need to address the psychological side of pain and offers assistance through counselling, cognitive-behavioural therapy, relaxation techniques, and stress management tactics. We can improve your general well-being and resilience by addressing these variables.
• Education and Self-treatment: We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to take an active role in your pain treatment. To help you better understand your condition and take control of your pain, our healthcare specialists educate you on pain management strategies, self-care approaches, and lifestyle changes.
• Ongoing Assistance and Follow-up: Our commitment to your pain control goes beyond the initial treatment. We offer continuing support and follow-up care to monitor your progress, make necessary adjustments to your treatment plan, and address any issues or questions you may have. We are committed to being there for you every step of the way on your path to pain relief.