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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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Anti-Depressants in the Treatment of Chronic Pain

Anti-depressants are one of the most commonly prescribed classes of medication in the world. They are primarily used to treat depression, but can be used to treat other psychiatric disorders and although they are not…
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