Treatments
Targeting the source of pain
Common Treatments
Interventional or direct treatment of pain is achieved by targeting the source of the discomfort. Diagnostic blocks followed by more definitive radiofreqency or cryotherapy treatments can be used to reduce inflammation and sensitivity in sensitive and injured tissue.
The injection of a pain relieving mix of medications is placed through a flexible plastic tube into the area around inflamed and irritated spinal nerves
An electrode is placed into the target area and heat energy from radio waves is used to numb the structures have become painful and inflamed.
Injection of a pain relieving solution into facet joints can be used to both diagnose where pain is coming from as well as reduce inflammation. Similar injections can be used in other areas.
A guidable plastic tube can be placed into inflamed spinal regions and manoeuvred around nerves and scar tissue. Scar dissolving medication can be injected.
Similar treatments can be used throughout the spine to treat pain occuring at these levels. Cervical facet denervation can reduce both neck pain and headaches.
A small camera can be placed via a plastic catheter into the spine to directly visualise the affected area. This allows for accurate diagnosis and direct treatment.
Injection and radiofrequency treatments can be used to reduce pain from degenerative and inflamed sacroiliac joints.
Injection of pain relieving solution onto nerve roots can help free trapped or irritated regions and reduce radiating pain.
Neuromodulation or spinal cord stimulation can be used to intercept and control pain signals in the spinal cord reducing pain.
Injection of contrast dye into degenerative discs can help determine the degree of damage and degree of pain.
Injection of pain relieving solution into the cervical region can help free trapped nerves and reduce radiating neck pain and muscle spasm.
Platelet rich plasma can be injected to encourage healing and reduce inflammation in damaged ligaments and tendons.
Injection of cement into collapsing vertebral bodies can help stabilise the spine and reduce pain.
Injection of pain relieving solution onto the nerves that supply the abdominal organs can help relieve abdominal pain.
Ultrasound can be used to help target soft tissue structures and deliver pain relieving solution to muscle and nerves.
Injection of viscoelastic supplements can be performed to reduce pain and improve function into knee joints.
Treatment of the nerves supplying the shoulders can be used to reduce shoulder and proximal arm pain.
Anaesthesia is used with most procedures to reduce discomfort and allow patients to remain still.
Where we practice
The pain doctors are based at Pindara Private Hospital but provide services across all of the main Gold Coast private hospitals.
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