Chronic whiplash injury treated with X-ray guided cervical facet joint injections
Introduction A 32 year old lady was seen in the Pain Clinic, who had suffered a road traffic accident approximately 7 months prior to coming to the Pain Clinic....
Patient Information Sheet – Cervical Facet Joint Blocks
Patient Information Sheet – Cervical Facet Joint Blocks What are Cervical Facet Joints? Cervical (of the neck) facet joints are small joints, about the size of the thumbnail located in pairs on the back...
Patient Information Sheet – Guanethidine Blocks
Patient Information Sheet – Guanethidine Blocks What is Guanethidine? Guanethidine is a drug, which has a specific effect on the sympathetic nerves and is normally used to control blood pressure. Over years, guanethidine has...
Postoperative Neuropathic Pain
Clinical Scenario A 72 year old lady was reviewed in the Pain Clinic with pain in the right hand and index finger. She had 2 carpal tunnel operations, the last one 3 years ago...
Sports Injuries- The Basics
Sports Injuries – The Basics The term sports injury refers to the various kinds of injuries that occur during sports or exercise. Sport injuries normally occur because of: Poor training practices Improper equipment Lack...
Patient Testimonials about London Pain Clinic
Patient Testimonials about London Pain Clinic Patient Testimonial 1 London Pain Clinic (Dr Jenner) have given me a new life. I cannot be grateful enough and my children (old ladies by now) feel the...
Patient Information Sheet – Cervical Nerve Root Blocks
Patient Information Sheet – Cervical Nerve Root Blocks What is a nerve root block? A nerve root block is a surgically invasive procedure, administered for pain relief associated to the nerve roots. A nerve...
Neuropathic scar pain following Caesarian section
Neuropathic scar pain following Caesarian section Presentation A 39 year old was seen in the Pain Clinic. On examination, there was a small discrete area in the left iliac fossa approximately 1 x 2...
Painful diabetic neuropathy
Painful diabetic neuropathy Diagnosis of painful diabetic neuropathy A 69 year old lay was seen in the clinic who presented with a 10 year history of pain affecting her upper arms, which she described...
Neuropathic testicular pain
Neuropathic testicular pain A 41 year old gentleman was seen in the clinic complaining of needle-like stabbing pains in the left testicle. Examination findings in neuropathic testicular pain On examination, there was tenderness at...
