Tag Archives: chronic pain
Botulinum Toxin for Chronic Pain Management
Most people are familiar with Botulinum Toxin, or BoTox, for cosmetic surgery but many are not aware of its application for the management of chronic pain. It can be used for migraine as well as cervical dystonia among others. We know that botulinum toxin prevents the release of acetylcholine from the presynaptic vesicles at […]
Pain Management in Burn Patients
Burn patients endure some of the most intense pain, not only during injury but in recovery as well. Damage to the receptors for pain in the skin occurs immediately. Nerve endings which are exposed but not injured also cause pain. There is an increased sensitivity to painful stimuli ( hyperalgesia) that occurs. There is also […]