What is this procedure? It is a procedure during which specific medications are slowly administered intravenously to produce a systemic analgesic effect. Controlling the duration of the infusion and the medication dose allows for achieving an optimal concentration of the medication in the blood. In pain medicine, lidocaine or ketamine infusions are most commonly used and can be effective in treating certain forms of chronic pain.
When is this procedure used? Indicated for the treatment of severe pain flare-ups, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and other chronic or complex pain syndromes when other treatments have been insufficiently effective or have caused significant adverse effects. In cases of chronic migraine, the use of the biologic agent eptinezumab is considered.
Procedure Overview. Medications are administered in controlled doses while the patient’s condition and vital signs are monitored throughout the procedure. The duration depends on the medication being administered—ranging from several dozen minutes to a couple of hours.
Start by consulting a pain specialist
It is recommended to see a pain specialist if:
Our clinic treats all chronic or recurrent pain syndromes:
For more information on the pain syndromes we treat, see Pain syndromes.
During your first consultation at our clinic:
No referral is required when visiting our clinic. However, before referring to a pain specialist, the patient’s complains should be evaluated by an appropriate medical specialist (e.g. neurologist, orthopaedic surgeon) and the cause of the pain should be identified. This is very important to avoid overlooking rarer specific diseases that require timely treatment outside the pain clinic.
Pain clinics are usually specialised in the assessment and treatment of pain, but do not diagnose the diseases that cause it.
If you have one, please bring it with you when you arrive:
This information helps to make the diagnosis more accurate and faster, and to select the most appropriate treatment.
Usually, the best treatment results are achieved through a comprehensive approach to individually tailored treatment methods.
Clinic appointments may include:
It is a minimally invasive treatment technique designed to precisely and selectively target the source of pain or the nerve structures that transmit pain. Procedures are usually performed under ultrasound or X-ray control to maximise precision and safety. Interventional pain treatment is selected on an individual basis, taking into account the patient’s condition, the cause of the pain and previous treatments.
Yes, the procedures are carried out under strict safety standards, usually using ultrasound or X-ray guidance. Complications are rare.
Most procedures are minimally painful because they use local anaesthesia. Patients usually experience only short-term discomfort.
Procedures usually last about 30 minutes. Afterwards, the patient is monitored in the ward for about an hour before being discharged home.
The effect can take a few days, in some cases within 1-2 weeks. This depends on the method of treatment used and the individual body’s response.
This depends largely on the pain syndrome, individual patient factors and the type of procedure. Some interventions may have a short-term effect, while for example, after radiofrequency denervation, pain usually recurs gradually, with nerve regeneration taking 6-12 months. Effective pain treatment procedures can be repeated.
The main goal of chronic pain treatment is to reduce pain, improve function and quality of life. In some cases, pain can be eliminated completely.
Yes, especially if the underlying problem causing the pain (e.g. degeneration of the spine or joints) is not solved. Continuous patient care, pain prevention and multidisciplinary treatment are important for long-term results.
Mostly yes. It is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise the day after the procedure and to follow your doctor’s recommendations. Afterwards, you can return to your normal activities.
The cost of treatment depends on:
The exact price is discussed individually during the consultation.
For more information, see Prices.
All services provided by our clinic are subject to a fee.
A pain doctor specialises in assessing pain syndromes and selecting the most appropriate pain treatment methods. Some pain treatment methods are only used by interventional pain specialists.
This allows:
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