Chronic pain is a reality that affects millions of people worldwide, with a significant impact on their quality of life and functional capacity. In this Clínica Girona, this challenge is tackled with a comprehensive and personalised approach from our Pain Treatment Unit.
A patient-centred approach
The main objective of our Unit is to alleviate pain, improve patients' quality of life, and, whenever possible, restore their functionality. To achieve this, we establish a relationship based on trust, information, and communication. Patients play an active role in their therapeutic process, as knowledge of their condition and treatment options allows them to participate in decision-making in an informed manner.
By means of a Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation (clinical, radiological, and functional), we identify the type, location, and characteristics of the pain. This allows us to develop a Multidisciplinary treatment plan, adapted to the needs of each patient and based on the most current scientific evidence.
Specialised treatments for each case
At the Pain Management Unit, we offer a wide range of treatments to address different types of pain, combining pharmacological therapies and minimally invasive techniques:
- Pharmacological therapies with a wide range of drugs that are combined with minimally invasive treatments to improve efficacy, reduce opioid use and minimise adverse effects, adapting to the patient's needs.
- Epidural steroid injections for the treatment of symptoms related to a herniated disc, whether cervical, thoracic or lumbar in origin.
- Nerve blocks with local anaesthetics, guided by ultrasound and neurostimulation, for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
- Joint blockades for the treatment of joint pain such as the spine, sacroiliac joint, knee, hip and shoulder.
- Muscle and trigger point blocks, indicated for contractures resistant to physiotherapy or long-term.
- Radiofrequency treatment, they act on anatomical structures involved in pain, producing localised lesions or altering the biological behaviour of the treated cells. These include thermocoagulation of the medial branch of the dorsal ramus for vertebral pain, treatment of the dorsal root ganglion for radiculopathies, sympathectomy for complex regional pain, and radiofrequency of peripheral nerves in pathologies such as Arnold's neuralgia headache, frozen shoulder, and intercostal thoracic pain.
- Botulinum toxin treatment, particularly indicated for the treatment of myofascial pain.
- Epidural adhesionolysis and radiofrequency for the treatment of complex pathologies.
- Regional sympathetic blocks, which can be temporary or permanent depending on the type of pain, such as stellate ganglion, lumbar sympathetic, and brachial plexus blocks.
- Molecular and biological therapies, including treatments with platelet-rich plasma and autologous cytokines.
- Neuropathic pain treatmentlidocaine infusions, capsaicin patches (Qutenza) and pulsed radiofrequency.
A team at your service
Our Unit is made up of a team of specialists in anaesthesiology, resuscitation and pain management, along with nursing staff specialised in pain treatment. Teamwork and a comprehensive overview of the patient are key to providing quality care.
Pain Unit Specialists
- Dr Javier González de la Rosa
- Dr Ana Imbiscuso Esqueda
- Dr Noelia Ríos Márquez
Specialised nursing
- Elisenda Creus Teruel
- Rut Muñoz Novoa
Commitment to quality of life
At Clínica Girona, we are committed to providing comprehensive care that goes beyond pain treatment, addressing the physical and emotional health of our patients. If you are living with chronic pain, contact us and let us help you regain your quality of life.
The Pain Treatment Unit is here for you, because no one should have to live with unnecessary pain.
You can find more information or book an appointment at:
📧 consultesexternesb@clinicagirona.cat
00972224099
🌐 www.clinicagirona.cat
