| Post Surgical Pain Syndrome
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| Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines |
This includes post amputation, post thoracotomy, post mastectomy, post herniorraphy and other post operative pain syndrome. A useful set of criteria to define post op chronic pain syndrome is: - pain that develops after surgical procedure
- pain of at least two months duration
- exclusion of other causes of the pain
- exclusion of preexisting pain
Trial of anticonvulsant agents, and/or TCA's.
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| Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit |
Relevant Medical History
Imaging Reports (X-Ray, CT, MRI)
EMG
Referral to U of M Back & Pain Center. Interventional options include nerve blocks, pulsed RF of the dorsal root ganglion, cryoablation, and spinal cord stimulation.
For more information regarding our program and what we offer please visit our website at U of M Back & Pain Center (www.umpain.com)
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| Patient Education/Information (includes preps) |
U of M Back & Pain Center |
| Appointment Timeframe |
Next available appointment (2-3 weeks)
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| How to Get Results to Consultant |
UMHS Patients: See MiChart
External Patients: Hand carry non-UM records to visit or fax to 734-936-6585 |
| Clinic Contact Information |
Physicians: 800-962-3555
Patient: 734-615-7246
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| Clinic Location Sites |
Brighton Health Center
Burlington Building
Canton Health Center
Dexter
East Ann Arbor
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| UM Consulting Physician |
U of M Back & Pain Center Faculty
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| Revised on: |
10/01/2012 |
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