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  Chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) is pain localized to the surgical site or a referred area persisting 3 months after surgery. To diagnose CPSP pain should have been absent before surgery or should have different characteristics from preoperative pain. Other possible causes of the pain such as infection, recurrence of the original problem, etc need to be excluded. CPSP is a common complication of surgery and rates up to 80 % in adults have been reported in some studies. CPSP is also reported in children although the incidence is less than in adults. It can have significant consequences for the individual and the World Health Organisation plans to include this as a separate diagnosis in the upcoming version of the International Classification of Diseases, ICD-11. Type of surgery influences not only the risk of development but also the severity of CPSP. Some surgeries are more prone to develop CPSP such as amputations, thoracotomy, and mastectomy. It is observed after commonly perf...

  Majority of us would experience neck pain at some point in our life.   Neck Pain   can disrupt daily routine activities. Muscle spasm, pain can make it difficult to turn head and activities such as driving become difficult. It is not uncommon for the neck pain to radiate to shoulders or lead to persistent headaches. Neck pain is more commonly observed in middle ages and may have a mechanical or postural basis. Most uncomplicated neck pain is associated with poor posture, anxiety and depression, neck strain, injuries. Fortunately majority of cases are not due to serious causes. If you are experiencing unresolving or severe pain, you should seek medical opinion from   neck and shoulder pain treatment specialists in Delhi   so that timely diagnosis can be done and corrective action can be taken. Some common causes include – Muscle sprain, spasm/ increased tension Poor posture and work ergonomics Incorrect positioning of the neck while sleeping Aging:  Degene...

  Coccyx or tailbone is the last bone at the end of the spine. Pain in the region of the tailbone is called coccydynia. Common causes include trauma, childbirth, and repeated strain on the coccyx. Patients may have increased mobility which triggers the inflammation. Other causes include fracture, infection and tumor. Most patients present with pain on sitting or getting up from a sitting position and localized tenderness around the coccyx. Pain during a bowel movement or sex daycare present. Diagnosis is made based on history and examination findings. Sometimes tests such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs are requested. Treatment involves avoiding further strain on the coccyx-using appropriate cushions, weight management, simple painkillers combined with physiotherapy, manipulation, and injections such as Coccyx/ Sacrococcygeal Joint Injection  – these are performed under x-ray or ultrasound guidance and involve injecting local anaesthetics and a small dose of steroids in or around...

  What is trigger finger/thumb? If your finger gets stuck in a bent position or snaps when bent and straightened, then the  trigger finger  can be the likely cause. The name trigger finger comes from the similarity with a gun trigger being pulled or released. This is a common cause of hand pain and is seen in roughly 2- 3 percent of the general population. The thumb or ring finger of women in the fifth or sixth decade of life is most commonly affected. The condition can however involve multiple fingers and both hands. What are the causes of trigger finger/thumb? Tendons are rope-like structures that attach the muscles to the bones. These are surrounded by a covering (sheath) and are held attached firmly to the bones by anchors called pulleys. A disparity in the size of the tendons and the sheath or the anchors results in the disruption of the smooth gliding mechanism and the resulting snapping or locking sensation is addressed as a trigger finger. The exact cause of ...

  Pain in cancer may arise due to many reasons and is often the presenting complaint leading to the diagnosis of cancer. It may be  Related to cancer itself or its spread to other body parts A late presentation due to side effect of treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery A result of extra stress placed on other body parts for example shoulder pain due to using of a stick for walking A totally unrelated coincidental problem such as arthritis Pain can be of differentiated into  background pain  (which is always present in the background and is managed with regular medications) and  breakthrough pain  (pain which breaks through your regular pain relief). Breakthrough pain may occur unprovoked or may be triggered by external or internal factors. In cancer patients different types of pain may coexist. It is not just limited to pain arising from inflammation and tissue damage for example cancer of pancreas spreading to neighbouring organs and n...

  What is the commonest cause of pain on the side of the hip ? Greeter trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) or trochanteric bursitis is a common reason for pain at the side of hip especially in females between the age of 40-60 years. It affects approximately 1.8 per 1000 patients annually and is a result of degenerative changes affecting the tendons of the buttock muscles and bursa. The side of the hip has a large bony bump called the greater trochanter. A thick band of tissue (called iliotibial band or ITB) and number of tendon pass over this bony bump. Also present in this region are numerous bursae which are fluid filled sacs to prevent friction between these structures as we move our leg. There could be as many as 20 bursae in this region of which 3 are consistently present in most individuals. GTPS diagnosis includes a range of conditions with similar symptoms such as tears or degenerative change of the of gluteal muscles and inflammation of the bursae in this region. What causes...

  Cervical radiculopathy or pinched nerve in the neck is a common problem. Irritation or compression of the nerves coming out of the spine can cause severe pain travelling (radiating) to the shoulders and arms. The arm pain is often more severe although the root of the problem lies in the neck. This pain can be associated with tingling, numbness, weakness in the arm and hand. To understand a bit more about these pains it is essential to have an understanding of the anatomy of the neck. The neck or the cervical region consists of seven bones (vertebrae) stacked one above the other. There are labelled as C1-C7, where C stands for cervical and 1-7 are the numbers to identify the level being referring to. These vertebrae are separated from one another by discs which are like cushions allowing the spine to move freely. Each vertebra encloses a hollow space which lines up with the space of the vertebrae above and below, running along the entire length of the spine. This hollow space is c...

  What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome or ‘median nerve compression’  is a painful condition that develops as a result of excess pressure on a nerve (median nerve) as it travels into the wrist through the narrow passageway. Median nerve of arm carries sensation from thumb, index finger, middle finger and a part of the ring finger to the brain and controls the movement of some important hand muscle.  This nerve arises from the brachial plexus which is formed by the joining of many nerve roots exiting the spine in the neck region.  Median nerve runs down the forearm and passes through a narrow tunnel like passageway (carpal tunnel) on the palm side of the wrist. Your  pain specialist  can further explain the anatomical details to help you understand the condition better. What causes carpal tunnel syndrome? CTS may affect one or both hands. Those, who are involved in jobs requiring repetitive movement of the wrist such as construction workers...

  Globally 1 in 10 adults are diagnosed with  chronic pain  each year. Some accept pain as a part of ageing process and others make peace with it as they have been told that nothing can be done. But is that so? With age you do become more prone to developing conditions such as arthritis but for most people pain control can be optimised to reduce the impact on quality of life. This requires willing to invest time and effort on part of the affected individual. Choosing your Pain Specialist In the field of medicine learning continues for life and keeping up to date with the latest evidence, technological developments are essential. Understandably, around the world, there is a huge variability in the pain treatments offered based on local expertise, risks involved, ethical and social considerations, lifestyles, patient expectations and believes. Treatment cost has a huge bearing on the offered/ accepted treatment modalities. When it comes down to choosing your doctor everyone...