# CP : Chronic Pain

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/cp-chronic-pain/
- Published: 2019-08-27T14:26:11+00:00
- Author: Monica

The use of **ultrasound scanner** in chronic pain does not only increase the specificity
and diagnostic accuracy of procedures. But also, it contributes in reduction in 
dosage and volume of local anaesthetic required may produce a more isolated and 
selective block.

Therefor, the use of an ultrasound probe that offers good resolution of muscle, 
nerves, vessels, connective tissues, and viscera is a must.

Linear ultrasound scanner allow the visualization of the target structure and needle
movement can be seen in real time, as opposed to intermittent scanning.

With this in mind, the use of ultrasound device before performing a procedure allows
appropriate planning and avoidance of important structures.

**Real-time observation of local anaesthetic** deposition may allow smaller therapeutic
doses to be used, and limit or prevent side-effects and complications associated
with increased spread.

![Scan result, Real-time observation of local anaesthetic](https://sifsof.com/wp-
content/uploads/2019/12/Chronic-pain.jpg)

**Chronic Pain Procedures**:

(1) **Neuraxial blocks**;

 (2) **Nerve root blocks** (e.g., cervical and lumber);

(3) **Stellate ganglion block**;

 (4)** Lumber transforaminal injections** for radicular pain;

(5) **Facet joint block**;

(6) **Epidural blood patch**;

(7) **intra-articular joint injections**;

(8) **ultrasound guidance for peripheral nerve stimulator implantatio**n;

(9) **interventional procedures for patients with chronic pelvic pain** (e.g., pudendal
neuralgia, piriformis syndrome, and “border nerve” syndrome).

The specialty of CP management is: ** [pain management specialist](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/pain-management-specialist/)**.

Reference: [Use of ultrasound in chronic pain medicine](https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/5/145/273416).

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