Nerve blocks in the clinical practice of pain therapy
Nerve blocks, synonymous with regional anesthesia, refer to the reversible interruption of nerve signal transmission with the use of various drugs (local anesthetics). This interruption of potential transmission can occur in any area where nerves are accessible to an external approach. It is the only pharmacological approach capable of stopping the pain. This is due […]
Prolotherapy: Everything old is new again
Prolotherapy, which belongs to regenerative injection techniques (Regenerative Injection Therapy, RIT), was pioneered in the 50s by George S. Hackett, MD as a treatment for ligamentous joint relaxation. What is Prolotherapy? • Non-surgical, non-opioid or steroid medication technique • It involves injecting medicinal substances into tissues that have been damaged or loosened (muscle, ligament, tendon, cartilage). […]
Osteoarthritis of knee, hip, shoulder joints. When surgery is not the first option
Osteoarthritis (OA) afflicts a significant number of aging adults with a rapid increase due to rising life expectancy, modern lifestyles and obesity. Symptomatic knee and hip OA affects 20-30% of adults over 65 years of age. The lifetime risk of developing knee and hip OA symptoms is estimated at 45%. Aggravating factors are age, injuries, mechanical […]
Chronic pain
Pain: Understanding its Nature and Impact The concept of pain has been known to humanity since ancient times, dating back to Greek mythology. According to the myth, Prometheus, a Titan, stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans, which angered Zeus. In punishment, Zeus ordered the creation of a mortal named Pandora and […]
