by Dimitris Papadopoulos MD Fellow Of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) | Jun 19, 2011 | Minimal Invasive Spine Surgical Techniques, Treatments
GENERAL Microdiscectomy is a common surgical spinal operation to remove part of the intervertebral disc which exerts pressure on some nerve root. In this way, pain is eliminated and the patient’s neurological condition improves. The patient usually resumes physical...
by Dimitris Papadopoulos MD Fellow Of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) | Jun 19, 2011 | Minimal Invasive Pain Therapies, Treatments
GENERAL Stellate ganglion block has a diagnostic and therapeutic value. It is applied to treat various painful conditions of the head, neck, upper extremities and upper chest. If the diagnostic block with local anaesthetic brings satisfactory analgesic result, then...
by Dimitris Papadopoulos MD Fellow Of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) | Jun 18, 2011 | Articles
GENERAL Chronic pain is a complex condition which, irrespective of its aetiology, constitutes a separate medical entity on its own. According to the American Pain Institute, approximately 42-50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Despite the numerous trials...
by Dimitris Papadopoulos MD Fellow Of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) | Jun 18, 2011 | Articles
By e-algos staff Should I take analgesics only when I feel a lot of pain? No. Do not wait until the pain becomes unbearable before you take analgesics. Pain is better controlled when it is still mild. You should take regularly the drugs your Pain Physician has...
by Dimitris Papadopoulos MD Fellow Of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) | Jun 18, 2011 | Diet, Wellnes, Νέα
Many people around us suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. How does nutrition affect their condition and what should they be careful of, so as not to aggravate their condition? How can nutrition improve their quality of life? Energy It is wise to follow up our body...
