Professor Avraham WeinbrumAnesthesiologist, pain management specialist
At the Top Ichilov Medical Center, nerve blockades at the sites of nerve cell clusters (plexuses and ganglia) are performed by qualified specialists, experienced doctors who have already conducted hundreds of procedures. Nerve blocks are performed not only with medications; pain disappears almost immediately, although sometimes repeated 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. Doctors effectively utilize the clinic's resources to return the patient to normal life as soon 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 using various methods, one of the most effective and widely used being nerve and nerve plexus blockade.
Nerve blockade is indicated for:
- relieving acute pain syndrome;
- diagnostic procedures (pain relief during examination, exclusion of certain pain sources, 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.
- optic 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;
- spinal nerves. 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 blockade 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 to relieve pain syndrome for an extended period. 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 earned recognition from both 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 effect 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 using radiofrequency 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, and much more. 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 – Consultation with the Doctor
At the airport, the patient is met by a personal assistant-coordinator who accompanies the patient to all consultations and procedures, acting as a translator. During the first consultation, the doctor collects a detailed medical history, records all of the patient's 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 the results of the examination, 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 the diagnostic procedures performed 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 with worldwide recognition provide quick 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.
- Each patient has the right to choose their treating physician independently.