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The chronic pain puzzle – Is DBS the missing piece?
Pain – and how we approach it – is a perpetual puzzle for all member of our health-care system. Physicians scratch their heads in finding ways to prevent pain and… Read article
A Promising Treatment for Neurological Disease and Psychiatric Disorders
Neuromodulation or Neurostimulation is a promising modality for treating neurological disease (Parkinson’s disease, Tremors, Chronic Pain, seizures) as well as psychiatric disorders (Major Depression, OCD). The basic premise of neuromodulation… Read article
Spine imaging for chronic neck pain: a brief review
It is estimated that at least 15% of the US adult population suffer from chronic neck pain. While cervical intervertebral discs, cervical facet joints, atlanto-axial and atlanto-occipital joints, ligaments, fascia… Read article
Managing and Monitoring Pediatric Pain with a Mobile App
Pain management is a crucial component of surgical recovery for any patient, but there are unique concerns and challenges that comes with managing pain in pediatric patients. While the inherent… Read article
Herniated Lumbar Disc
Herniated Lumbar Disc also known as Lumbosacral Radiculopathy (“slipped disc”, “ruptured disc”) is a medical term for the pain (lower back and legs), numbness, tingling and weakness associated with a… Read article
Herniated Cervical Disc
Herniated Cervical Disc also known as Cervical Radiculopathy (“slipped disc”, “ruptured disc”) is a medical term for the pain (neck and arms), numbness, tingling and weakness associated with a herniated… Read article
Sacroiliac Disease
Sacroiliac (SI) disease (also known as SI joint dysfunction, SI syndrome) is an inflammation in the joint connecting the pelvis (iliac bones) to the sacrum. It is often caused by… Read article
Selective Cannabinoids: A Potential Adjuvant for Chronic Neuropathic Pain?
Neuropathic pain is an elusive target for anesthesia pain specialists. A small class of anti-epileptic and antidepressant mediations has been the mainstay of medical therapy for neuropathic pain, and it… Read article
Causes of Neck Pain
Neck pain can be caused by a variety of factors, mostly benign but some serious. A careful history, physical and appropriate diagnostic studies can help a doctor determine the diagnosis… Read article