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…
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…
Sciatica is usually caused by a herniated disc. Some patients show no response to medication, physiotherapy, or even surgery. Spinal cord stimulation is a ray of hope for them. Spinal cord stimulation therapy is a very mature technology, with a history of forty years in Europe and the United States. However, there are only…
Explore targeted interventional treatments for severe headaches when medication is insufficient, offering precise nerve-based pain relief that may be significant and long-lasting. Summary: When medications fail to relieve severe headaches, interventional treatments offer a safe and effective alternative. By precisely targeting the specific nerves responsible for the pain, these procedures can provide significant and…
