As mentioned in the previous article, regenerative therapy can be simply understood as a treatment that indirectly or directly harnesses the body’s natural repair capacity. It can broadly be classified into three categories: cellular, pharmacological, or physical. For cellular therapy, besides the platelet therapy mentioned in the previous article, there is also mesenchymal stem…
As mentioned in the previous article, sciatica refers to pain in the lower limbs caused by compression or irritation of the nerve roots that supply the legs at the level of the spine. This article focuses on the causes and treatment of sciatica. The sensory nerves supplying the lower limbs travel to the lumbar…
Radiofrequency Denervation Severe knee pain heavily impacts the quality of life for older adults, but not everyone is suitable for or willing to undergo joint replacement surgery. Radiofrequency denervation is a well-established, minimally invasive interventional pain treatment that uses heat to block pain signals. After treatment, about 70% of patients experience a…
Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is a painful condition affecting the face. The pain can be excruciating and severely impair quality of life, yet due to limited public awareness it is frequently misdiagnosed as other conditions such as toothache. The exact cause remains unclear, but the medical community generally believes it may…
Summary: Pulsed radiofrequency is a minimally invasive neuromodulation technique. It uses low-temperature electromagnetic waves to . It is a safe and repeatable option for managing chronic pain. Radiofrequency Ablation vs Minimally Invasive Pulsed Radiofrequency Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a traditional and commonly used interventional pain treatment. It primarily uses high temperatures to destroy the…
Introduction Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) is a form of regenerative medicine that has been extensively studied and utilized in clinical settings for over a decade. It has demonstrated promising results in treating various conditions, including chronic musculoskeletal and spine pain. BMAC is a concentrate of regenerative stem cells obtained from a patient’s…
Trigeminal neuralgia, often termed “suicidal pain,” is recognized as one of the most excruciating conditions known to humanity. The pain, typically episodic and severe, is likened to a sharp, shooting sensation or an electric shock in the face, jaw, teeth, or gums. Simple activities such as eating, speaking, or touching the face can trigger…
As mentioned in the previous article, regenerative therapy can be simply understood as a treatment that indirectly or directly harnesses the body’s natural repair capacity. It can broadly be classified into three categories: cellular, pharmacological, or physical. For cellular therapy, besides the platelet therapy mentioned in the previous article, there is also mesenchymal stem…
Summary Interventional treatment can be understood as surgery that does not require an incision. There are several interventional treatments for postherpetic neuralgia, including epidural steroid injection, peripheral nerve block, Botox injection, pulsed radiofrequency therapy, sympathetic nerve block, neuromodulation, chemical neurolysis, and intrathecal steroid injection. Postherpetic neuralgia is a chronic neuropathic pain condition caused by…
Lower back pain can greatly affect patients’ physical, psychological, and social well-being, as well as their daily work and life. This time, Dr. Lee Yuk-ming, a specialist in pain medicine, will break down the common causes of lower back pain, related conservative treatments (such as medication and physiotherapy), and interventional treatment options, so that…
