Introduction Every surgical procedure can subsequently be accompanied by pain, the so-called “postoperative pain”. Normally, pain is a warning function of the body to protect itself from damage. Since pain is artificially generated during an operation, it has no warning function in this case. Postoperative pain is very unpleasant for the patient. In addition, it … Pain after surgery
Description of the pain There are different types of pain and their treatment is different. For this reason, the more precisely the pain is described, the better the postoperative pain therapy. For this purpose, the exact location must be stated and the so-called pain quality, the type of pain, must be described. For example, pain … Description of the pain | Pain after surgery
Regional Anesthesia Pain is first transmitted from the point where it enters the body to the brain through nerves. Only in the brain does the sensation of pain develop. If the pain is not passed on by the nerves to the brain, the person does not feel any pain. This can be used in regional … Regional Anesthesia | Pain after surgery
Pain relief without medication Drug treatment of pain is indispensable for postoperative pain therapy. In addition to medication, however, there are also some measures that can have a positive influence on postoperative pain. Due to the significant influence of the psyche on the perception of pain, anything that contributes to an increased relaxation of the … Pain relief without medication | Pain after surgery
Racz – Pain catheter Pain catheter after Racz Spinal catheter Racz – Spinal catheter Minimally invasive spinal catheter according to Prof. Racz Definition Racz Catheter The Racz catheter was developed in 1982 by the Texas anesthesiologist and pain therapist Prof. Gabor Racz. The Racz-catheter technique is a minimally invasive method for the treatment of chronic … Pain therapeutic use of the Racz catheter
Surgical procedures In principle, the surgical procedure can be performed on the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and lumbar spine in modification of the access technique. By far the most frequent application is that on the lumbar spine. Under sterile conditions, a natural opening point of the spinal canal in the area of the sacrum is … Surgical procedures | Pain therapeutic use of the Racz catheter
Review The Racz catheter technique is not undisputed, especially with regard to the indication spectrum. Since it is an expensive, individual health service that cannot be paid for by the health insurance company, some claim that greed for profit has led to an unjustified expansion of the range of applications. Others doubt the effectiveness of … Review | Pain therapeutic use of the Racz catheter
