Description
This transcript captures a presentation by Kiran Sachane on pain management, particularly focusing on conditions related to shoulder, foot, ankle, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). It begins with Sachane introducing himself, acknowledging an invitation from his colleague Amit, and clarifying that he is substituting for another speaker. He discusses the importance of managing joint pain, outlining various interventions and the biopsychosocial (BPS) model for understanding pain.
Sachane emphasizes that joint pain significantly affects patients' quality of life and often leads them to seek medical attention. He describes medication options, physiotherapy, and new technologies like PRP and radiofrequency denervation as potential treatments. He stresses the importance of selecting the right patients for interventions, particularly in cases where surgery has not met expectations.
The talk moves on to the specific challenges of diagnosing and treating CRPS, which can arise without clear causation and often leads to debilitating pain and high healthcare costs. Sachane explains the Budapest criteria for diagnosing CRPS and various therapeutic approaches, including medications, psychological support, and rehabilitation, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive management strategy.
He concludes with a call for awareness of CRPS among healthcare professionals, advocating for effective referral pathways to specialists and emphasizing the necessity of educating patients about the realities of this complex condition. The presentation is marked by its clinical focus, relevance to current pain management practices, and an emphasis on multi-disciplinary collaboration in treatment.