Surgery for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a complex neurological condition that persists long after an injury or illness has healed. It can stem from nerve damage, spinal disorders, brain lesions, or previous surgeries, and often resists conventional medical or physiotherapy treatment. Living with constant pain significantly affects physical activity, sleep, and emotional health.
Dr. Rahul Gupta, an expert in functional neurosurgery, offers advanced surgical options for chronic neuropathic pain that provide long-term relief and restore quality of life. His approach combines accurate diagnosis with targeted surgical techniques to interrupt or modulate the pain pathways within the nervous system.
Clinical Management
Treatment begins with a thorough evaluation to determine whether the pain originates from the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. Advanced imaging and neurophysiological studies help pinpoint the source.
Depending on the type and origin of pain, the following procedures may be considered:
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS): Electrodes are implanted along the spinal cord to send controlled impulses that block pain signals from reaching the brain.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Used for severe central pain syndromes, this involves placing electrodes in specific brain regions to modulate pain pathways.
Dorsal Root Entry Zone (DREZ) Lesioning: Targets overactive pain fibers in the spinal cord for cases like brachial plexus injury pain.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: For localized nerve pain unresponsive to medication.
Each procedure is tailored to the patient’s individual pain pattern, with the goal of achieving maximum relief and restoring functional independence. Under Dr. Gupta’s care, chronic pain surgery combines scientific precision and compassion — giving patients renewed comfort and control over their lives after years of suffering.