Pain Management Procedures encompass a comprehensive field of medicine focused on alleviating and controlling both acute pain (short-term, often related to injury or surgery) and chronic pain (long-lasting pain that persists beyond expected healing time). At Purohit Hospital, this service recognizes that effective pain control is critical to a patient’s quality of life and is crucial for successful rehabilitation following procedures like Orthopaedic Operations.

The Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain

Effective pain management is rarely achieved with a single method. Purohit Hospital’s approach is often multidisciplinary, integrating various interventional and non-interventional techniques to develop a customized treatment plan.

1. Interventional Procedures: Targeting the Source

These procedures involve minimally invasive techniques to directly target the nerves or areas responsible for transmitting pain signals. They are often performed in the hospital’s specialized settings:

• Nerve Blocks: Injecting an anesthetic and/or steroid medication directly onto or near specific nerves or nerve clusters to interrupt pain signals, providing temporary or long-lasting relief.

• Epidural Steroid Injections: Commonly used for managing chronic back and leg pain (sciatica) caused by spinal issues like herniated discs. Medication is injected into the epidural space of the spine.

• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Using heat generated by radio waves to “turn off” the pain signaling capacity of a specific nerve, offering longer-term relief for chronic joint or back pain.

• Joint Injections: Injecting medication (steroids or lubricants) directly into painful joints (such as the knee or shoulder) to reduce inflammation and discomfort, especially useful for arthritis.

2. Non-Interventional and Allied Therapies

These therapies complement interventional procedures and surgery, focusing on long-term functional improvement and pain coping strategies:

• Pharmacological Management: Carefully prescribing and managing medications, including non-opioid pain relievers, anti-inflammatories, and nerve-specific medications.

• Physiotherapy Treatment: This is a crucial element, focusing on exercises and techniques to strengthen supporting muscles, improve mobility, and reduce pain through movement therapy.

• Psychiatric Treatment: For patients whose chronic pain significantly impacts their mood or daily functioning, consultation with the Psychiatric Treatment team can provide coping mechanisms and support.

Pain Management in Post-Surgical Recovery

Pain management is especially vital for patients undergoing major procedures, such as ORTHOPAEIDIC OPERATIONS or GENERAL SURGERY OPERATIONS. Good post-operative pain control facilitates:

• Faster Mobilization: Allowing patients to move and begin physiotherapy earlier, which is critical for recovery and preventing complications.

• Reduced Hospital Stay: Improved comfort and function expedite the discharge process.