Pain
"No person feels pain in the same way, so it is essential to perform a personalized treatment".
DR. NICOLÁS VARELA DIRECTOR. PAIN AREA
Since pain, and its perception, is intrinsic to a person, its treatment requires personalised attention adapted to each patient's particular situation. Along these lines, the objective of the specialists in the Pain Area of the Clinic is to offer patients complete and individualised management of pain in order to improve their quality of life.
The exclusive dedication of the professionals in the Area of Pain makes it possible to establish a diagnosis and a plan of action within 24 hours so that the patient can initiate treatment as soon as possible.
Furthermore, thanks to its consolidation as a specialised area, it operates in a multidisciplinary manner with other departments (such as Neurology, Neurosurgery, Traumatology, Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and Psychiatry) in order to address any type of pain in a global manner.
Advanced diagnosis and treatment for better patient care
IN NAVARRA AND MADRID
DISEASES
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Localised pain
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Spinal pains (lumbago and sciatica)
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Complex regional pain syndrome
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Fibromyalgia and generalised pain
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Chronic post-operative pain
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Phantom limb pain
TREATMENTS
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Epidural blocks
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Peripheral blocks
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Intrathecal Pumps
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Spinal cord stimulators
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Lidocaine Perfusion
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Radio frequency
Do you need to request a consultation with one of our specialists?
It is indicated for the treatment of intractable neuropathic pain with very positive results
Treatment
Spinal cord stimulation
The aim of this technique that uses electrodes to interrupt the sending of the painful signal through the marrow to the brain is to achieve an improvement in the quality of life by controlling and relieving pain.
The Pain Area of the Clinic has an experienced team with exclusive dedication, which allows the patient quick access to this intervention aimed at treating their type pf pain.
DIAGNOSIS AND PERSONALIZED TREATMENT
Personalised assistance
A multi-disciplinary team is responsible for the study and implementation of the therapeutic plan to alleviate the pain in a coordinated manner.
Patient
education
In addition to setting up treatment, the patients are provided with useful guidelines in order to improve the quality of life in spite of the pain.
Individual
monitoring
The patient's evolution and response to treatment is monitored for correct assistance.
Nursing
Team
Our nursing team specializes in pain treatment and management, which guarantees the patient's well-being.
Why to choose the Clinic?
- Speed: immediate diagnosis and initiation of treatment.
- Advanced techniques: latest technology available for patients.
- Multidisciplinary: comprehensive medical care according to a personalised plan.
Our team of professionals
We help our patients to overcome their stories
Their testimonies encourage us to continue improving our services
Domingo
Prostate cancer recurrence
"I found out I had cancer thanks to a routine blood test. There may be a lot of people who have the same problem as me, who have a tumor and don't notice it.
I have regained the sense of security I had lost. I feel very good.
Harriet
Proton therapy for your esophageal cancer
In her 80s, Harriet traveled from Toronto to Madrid to be treated for esophageal cancer.
After the diagnosis in her hometown, Harriet and her family sought a second opinion that would offer a more appropriate treatment for her disease. Thus, they came to the Clínica Universidad de Navarra to receive proton therapy.
Jose
Essential Tremor
"You feel more like a person, I'm a little out of practice because I couldn't write, but it's a joy and a surprise. It's been fabulous.
I recommend that you come here because the most important thing in life is to feel good.
Inmaculada
Chronic Urticaria
"There are limitations but with desire, they are replaced. With this new medication for my hives I can lead a practically normal life.
I do not give importance to the disease, I have it and sometimes it bothers me but I do not give more value to it than to my life.
