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      Would you like to participate in clinical trials for patients with painful conditions?   University College London’s Analgesia Centre (UCLAC) is a research unit which performs clinical trials on the latest...

        Dr Chris Jenner, Medical Director of London Pain Clinic, joins Essentially Medical. Essentially Medical is a company that provides expert medical speakers to groups of General Practitioners in their own...

Introduction Torticollis, also known as wry neck, is a state of twisted neck, referring to the head being tipped to one side, while the chin is turned to another. The term torticollis is also...

Introduction Ureteric colic is defined as a medical condition characterized by the presence of a urinary stone, leading to a severe urinary system pain. An excruciating pain that can strike without a warning, ureteric...

Introduction Hypermobility Syndrome is a condition in which hypermobile joints develop in different parts of the body due to genetic or other reasons. Hypermobile joints are those joints that move beyond the normal range...

A 74 year old gentleman with neuropathic pain in the T5dermatome of the chest wall, was seen in the pain clinic, which had started since an episode of shingles earlier in the year. The...

Introduction Knee pain is defined as a sensation of discomfort or pain in the knee, caused by overuse, poor form during physical activity and lack of proper warm up. The knee coordinates with a...

Introduction Tenosynovitis is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the fluid filled sheath that surrounds a tendon, the fibrous cords of tough tissue that connect muscles to bones. Known as synovium, this...

A 68 year old lady with severe neuropathic pain from a small fibre neuropathy, possibly secondary to diabetes, was seen in the pain clinic. On examination she had widespread exaggerated pain from pin prick...

Introduction Intermittent claudication is a medical condition characterized by poor circulation and blockage of blood in the leg arteries, producing aching, cramping or burning pain the legs. The pain is typically brought on by...