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Global Health City launches India’s first pain management clinic with robotic guidance
- First time in India interventional procedures with robotic guidance to attain hundred percent accuracy
- The Pain Management programme for chronic pain patients includes physiotherapy, music therapy, counseling meditation & hydrotherapy
July 18, 2012, Chennai: In it's march towards medical excellence, Global Health City, India’s leading healthcare institutions offering multi-super specialty tertiary care today announced the launch of Pain Clinic for treating patients with chronic pain (cancer pain, lower back pain, neck pain, migraine) for the first time in India by Robotic guidance. This facility was launched by Adyar Deputy Commissioner of police Thiru R. Sudhakar, I.P.S.
Speaking on the launch of Pain Medicine clinic Dr. K. Ravindranath, Chairman & Managing Director, Global Hospitals Group, said, “This is the beginning of a new era in healthcare at Chennai. It brings together all the components of healthcare and creates an environment that will leverage the best from all forms of medicine. I firmly believe that the launch of this Pain Medicine and Research Institute will expedite a number of newer options in managing disease and wellness.”
First time in India, The Pain Medicine and Research Institute at Global Health City offers interventional procedures with robotic guidance to attain hundred percent accuracy and precision. The Pain Management Clinic at Global Health city offers a comprehensive range of services for patients with acute or chronic pain. Through the combined expertise of a multidisciplinary team of pain specialists, Global Health City offers the most advanced treatment options currently available, in a supportive, compassionate environment. The Pain Management Programme for chronic pain patients includes physiotherapy, music therapy, counseling and meditation.
Speaking on pain management Dr. R. Madhan Kumar, Senior consultant, Interventional Pain Medicine said “Pain control has become a high priority due to the rise in patient expectations for quality of life. This, together with the increasingly chronic nature of many diseases has expanded the need for ongoing pain control, resulting in growth pain medicine. In all our protocols, appropriate psychological screening, counseling, patient education and lifestyle modifications play an integral role in the overall recovery.”
“Pain is a complex medical problem that can have profound effects on your physical and mental well-being. Our goal is to help you decrease your level of pain and suffering, to return you to your maximum level of functioning and independence, and to help you restore your quality of life.” He further added.