Professor Avraham WeinbrumAnesthesiologist, pain management specialist
At the Top Ichilov Medical Center, nerve blocks at the sites of nerve cell accumulation (plexuses and ganglia) are performed by qualified specialists, experienced doctors who have conducted hundreds of procedures. Nerve blocks are performed not only with medications; pain disappears almost immediately, although sometimes repeat procedures are necessary.
In treating pain syndrome in Israel, doctors prescribe not only medication-based blocks but also modern treatment methods that guarantee rapid therapeutic results. Physicians effectively utilize the clinic's resources to return the patient to normal life as quickly as possible.
Pain Syndrome Treatment Methods
Some diseases and conditions are accompanied by acute pain that is not relieved by analgesics, leading to despair and a persistent fear of recurrence. Acute pain syndromes are managed through various methods, one of the most effective and widely used being nerve and nerve plexus blocks.
Nerve blocks are indicated for:
- relieving acute pain syndrome;
- diagnostic procedures (pain relief during examination, excluding certain sources of pain, etc.);
- preventing phantom pain (after amputation or organ removal);
- determining the need for surgical treatment;
- anesthetic assistance.
The following nerves are blocked
- trigeminal nerve. One of the most common pathologies, accompanied by acute pain on one side of the face. Attacks can be very frequent, making it impossible for the patient to work, often leading to refusal of food; attacks can be triggered by smell, light, sound, touch, etc.
- ophthalmic nerve. Pain is localized around the eye, behind the eyeball;
- supraorbital nerve. Pain radiates to the upper eyelid, behind the eyeball, and to the forehead;
- palatine nerves, maxillary nerve. Pain projects to the upper part of the face, upper jaw, palate, and may involve the nose and under-eye areas;
- cervical plexus. Pain along the back of the neck, in the shoulder girdle, upper back;
- brachial plexus. Pain in the upper limbs (shoulder, forearm, and hand);
- solar plexus. Pain spreads throughout the abdominal cavity, in the pelvis;
- spine. Facet block is indicated for various spinal pains in the absence of intervertebral hernia.
Medication Blockade
The use of pharmacological agents to block the nerve plexus is a reversible condition. Medication blockade provides time for diagnostic or surgical actions, relieving the patient of pain. The duration of action is calculated based on the type and dose of anesthetic. The block may last several hours, but the effect eventually wears off, and the pain syndrome may resume.
Radiofrequency Destruction
The method of affecting a nerve or plexus with high-frequency current is widely used for long-term relief of pain syndrome. At the Top Ichilov Medical Center, the procedure is performed both in inpatient and outpatient settings. Radiofrequency destruction is the most effective method and has gained recognition among doctors and patients. Pain syndrome is alleviated for several months, and in most cases, a repeat procedure permanently relieves the patient of suffering. The radiofrequency ablation procedure is conducted under computer control, ensuring that the impact is precisely on the affected nerve. No complications or side effects have been observed after treatment. Before undergoing radiofrequency ablation, the patient undergoes a traditional examination. Treatment with radiofrequency impact is indicated for facet joint pain, discogenic pain (without intervertebral hernia), pain in the rectum and coccyx, during surgical interventions for gangliotomy, or the need for denervation of sympathetic nerves, among others. The Top Ichilov Medical Center offers treatment for pain syndromes using various methods, from conservative therapy to minimally invasive surgical interventions.
Modern Treatment Methods
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Diagnosis of Pain Syndrome in Israel
Day One – Doctor's Appointment
At the airport, a personal assistant-coordinator meets the patient, accompanying them to all consultations and procedures, acting as a translator. During the first appointment, the doctor gathers a detailed medical history, records all patient complaints, and compiles a list of necessary diagnostic studies.
Day Two – Diagnosis
Diagnosis of patients with pain syndrome may include the following studies:
- complete blood tests;
- lipid profile determination;
- Wassermann reaction;
- ECG;
- chest X-ray;
- FGDS;
- ultrasound of the abdominal organs;
- coronary angiography.
Day Three – Treatment Plan
At Top Ichilov, a commission of experienced doctors gathers to develop a unique treatment protocol for the patient. Treatment is prescribed based on examination results, taking into account the physiological characteristics of the body and the specifics of the identified pathologies.
Cost of Pain Syndrome Treatment in Israel
The cost of pain syndrome treatment in Israel includes the price of diagnostic tests and all prescribed treatment procedures. Treatment in Israel is distinguished not only by high quality but also by relative affordability compared to clinics in other countries.
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Advantages of Pain Syndrome Treatment in Israel
- At the Top Ichilov clinic, doctors are renowned worldwide for their achievements. Patients receive prompt and high-quality medical assistance.
- The clinic is equipped with high-quality medical technology, enabling the implementation of complex treatment schemes.
- Experienced and responsive medical staff work with patients.
- Every patient has the right to choose their treating physician independently.