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Pain Mapping in Hyderabad

What is Pain mapping?

Pain mapping is a diagnostic procedure in which controlled electrical stimulation is applied to specific spinal nerves, in order to reproduce a tingling sensation in the location of the patient‘s usual pain.

Consult Dr. G. Ram Mohan for pain mapping treatment in Hyderabad.

Why is Pain Mapping necessary?

Sometimes the source of the pain cannot be clearly identified, or the treatment of a specific condition has not responded to conservative treatment or surgery.

Since pain cannot be imaged (pain is a molecular level reaction in a nerve), modern technology such as MRI, CT scan and other imaging frequently fail to identify the source of the pain.

How is Pain Mapping Done?

A specialized needle that contains a stimulating electrode is utilized. Once the needle is placed near the spinal nerve under live X-ray (fluoroscopy), a gentle electrical signal is sent to the nerve. When the patient feels a painless tingling sensation in the arm, chest or leg, they are asked if that sensation is in the same location as their usual pain. If it correlates, is called concordant pain reproduction, and the pain source is accurately diagnosed.

At this time, a local anesthetic with a duration of 2-4 hours in injected around the nerve and the response is noted.

What happens after the procedure?

  • You will go back to the recovery unit (if you received intravenous sedation), where you will be monitored for 1 hour according to your response.
  • Discharge instructions will be given
  • A follow up appointment will be made for post procedure evaluation in approximately one week.
  • Medications will be given post procedure to assist in managing any discomfort. The post procedure discomfort is usually minor and can be manage with ice packs and medications.

Will pain mapping cure the pain condition?

ill pain mapping cure the pain condition?

  • Pain mapping is not a treatment, but rather a series of diagnostic tests that help identify the exact cause of your pain and symptoms.
  • Once identified, your doctor or surgeon at best pain management hospitals in Hyderabad is able to create a treatment plan that will most effectively treat the root cause of your pain, rather than simply treating your symptoms blindly.

We offer pain mapping for people who lives in and around Himayat Nagar, Ashok nagar, Somajiguda, Khairatabad and Hyderabad