Treatments & Prices
Chronic Pain
What is Chronic Pain?
The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal nerves, which transmit information from the body to the brain, informing it about bodily states. Chronic pain, defined as pain persisting for more than 12 weeks despite treatment, affects approximately 1.5 billion people globally. The likelihood of developing chronic pain can increase during periods of stress or unhappiness, and it may occur even without clear diagnostic results.
While many people recover from pain after injuries or surgeries, others experience prolonged pain or sudden onset pain without any prior incidents. Chronic pain is especially prevalent among individuals with conditions like diabetes, arthritis, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and back pain.
Pain perception is controlled by the brain, which acts as a control center, processing and responding to pain signals. Sometimes, the brain continues to send pain signals long after the initial cause has faded, resulting in persistent and sometimes inexplicable pain. Understanding that this pain is real, despite its elusive nature, is essential for recognizing and treating chronic pain effectively.
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Treatments & Prices for Chronic Pain
6 Treatment(s)
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SCS Lead Implantation
from €10,579
Treatment Description
SCS Lead Implantation is a neurosurgical procedure that involves placing a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) lead to alleviate chronic pain. This minimally invasive surgery offers relief for patients suffering from persistent pain conditions by providing electrical stimulation to the spinal cord, effectively reducing or managing their pain.
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DRG Lead Implantation
from €10,749
Treatment Description
Aimed at relieving chronic pain, particularly in areas like the lower back, legs, or feet. During the procedure, a small device called a DRG lead is implanted near the dorsal root ganglion (DRG), which is a cluster of nerves. This device emits electrical pulses that disrupt pain signals, providing relief and improving the patient’s quality of life.
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Intrathecal Drug Delivery Pump Implantation
from €10,579
Treatment Description
Used to manage chronic pain or muscle spasms. It involves placing a small pump under the skin, usually in the abdomen, which delivers pain-relieving medication directly to the spinal cord area. This targeted approach can provide long-lasting relief and reduce the need for oral pain medications.
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Trigeminal Ganglion RFT
from €2,390
Treatment Description
Trigeminal Ganglion Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation (RFT) is used to ease severe facial pain caused by trigeminal neuralgia. In this minimally invasive treatment, radiofrequency energy is directed at the problem area to stop the pain signals, giving patients relief from the intense facial pain linked to this condition.
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Decompression / Jannetta Surgery
from €12,990
Treatment Description
Decompression/Jannetta surgery treats Trigeminal Neuralgia, relieving facial pain by addressing nerve compression, often caused by blood vessels. Skilled neurosurgeons carefully reposition or cushion the nerve to alleviate or eliminate pain, improving patients’ quality of life.
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Spinal Blockade
from €490
Treatment Description
A therapeutic intervention for chronic pain, it involves the precise injection of anesthetic or steroids into the spinal region. This procedure temporarily interrupts pain signals and can provide relief for various chronic pain conditions, offering patients an opportunity to manage their discomfort and improve their quality of life.
Ambulatory Procedures & Prices for Chronic Pain
2 Procedure(s)
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