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Dr Ramos-Galvez and Dr Jenner discuss treatment options for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Dr Ivan Ramos-Galvez and Dr Christopher Jenner are skilled consultants in pain medicine with extensive experience in treating and managing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Both experts have explored a range of treatment methods to manage and treat…
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The Link between Chronic Pain and Depression

Dr Christopher Jenner and Dr Ivan Ramos-Galvez will often suggest the support of a Clinical Pain Psychologist, to assist other ongoing multidisciplinary methods of treating a Claimant’s chronic pain. Psychological treatment may include various ‘self-help’…
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CRPS Type I or II?

There are two types of CRPS – type 1 is caused by an initiating event such as a soft tissue injury or immobilisation in a tight cast. CRPS type II is characterised by the presence of…
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management

It can provide great reassurance to a claimant, or indeed when defending a claim, to know that the Expert providing an opinion is experienced in treating all types of chronic pain and is regularly diagnosing…
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for CRPS and Chronic Pain

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that has been proven to help treat a wide range of emotional and physical health conditions, including chronic pain and…
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8 Habits which can Increase Chronic Pain

There are a range of medications, procedures and therapies that are known to efficiently manage chronic pain conditions - however, it should be acknowledged that not all methods of lessening pain have to be suggested…
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How will the Opioid epidemic affect the UK?

2017 saw clinicians become increasingly worried about the growing use of opioid painkillers; a prominent argument across social media platforms is that they have been prescribed too readily in recent years, with the number of…
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Dr Ramos-Galvez Discusses 'The Back of Litigation' In the March Issue of Your Expert Witness Magazine

THE BACK OF LITIGATION By DR IVAN RAMOS-GALVEZ LMS, FRCA, FFPMRCA, Consultant in Pain Medicine at Medicolegal Associates Ltd and Spire Dunedin Hospital. The lower back is the area of the back situated between the…
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Dr Ivan Ramos-Galvez Discusses The Management of Neuropathic Pain

By DR IVAN RAMOS-GALVEZ LMS, FRCA, FFPMRCA, Consultant in Pain Medicine at Medicolegal Associates Ltd and Spire Dunedin Hosptial.   Neuropathic pain is pain caused by a primary lesion or dysfunction in the peripheral and/or…
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Dr Jenner's New Birmingham Clinic

Medicolegal Associates are delighted to announce that Dr Christopher Jenner will be opening a new monthly clinic in Edgbaston, Birmingham on the 16th March. This follows feedback from clients in the midlands and north of…
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