Chronic Pain Management Options
“Chronic pain may develop after an injury or due to a medical issue. Pain is defined as chronic if it lasts longer than 3 months, or beyond the normal healing time for the underlying...
The Different Types of Pain & Its Treatment
“The sensation of pain involves communication between our nerves, spinal cord & brain. There are different types of pain, depending on the underlying cause. We all feel pain in different ways & can experience...
What is Endometriosis? – Symptoms and Treatments
What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a well known and often painful, gynaecological condition, which derives from the word endometrium (which describes the tissue lining the uterus). It affects an estimated 2% to 10% of...
Implantable Intrathecal Pumps
Introduction to Implantable Intrathecal Pumps An implantable intrathecal pump is a medical device used to deliver very small quantities of medications to the spinal fluid. Medications such as morphine or baclofen are delivered in...
Spinal Cord Stimulators
Introduction to Spinal Cord Stimulators Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) is an implantable medical device used to treat chronic pain of neurological origin. A compact electronic device is surgically implanted in the wall of the...
