The Albany Center For Pain Mgmt

Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

The Albany Center For Pain Mgmt is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology practice in Albany, NY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in effectively managing perioperative care of patients before, during and after surgery using anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine and pain medicine. Pain Medicine Anesthesiologists at The Albany Center For Pain Mgmt perform spinal blocks, epidurals, analgesic IVs, nitrous oxide delivery, opioid treatment, general anesthesia. Pain Medicine Anesthesiology is the practice of medicine dedicated to the relief of pain and comprehensive care of the patient before, during and after surgery. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Pain Medicine Anesthesiology practices include surgery and labor. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pain Medicine Anesthesiology practices include monitoring a patient's blood pressure, heart rhythm, temperature, level of consciousness, and amount of oxygen in the blood while delivering appropriate types and amounts of anaesthesia.

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Adult Nurse Practice

The Albany Center For Pain Mgmt is an Adult Nurse Practice practice in Albany, NY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in providing medical care to adults of all ages. Adult Health Nurse Practitioners at The Albany Center For Pain Mgmt perform diagnostic tests, and prevents and treats illnesses and injuries. Adult Nurse Practice is the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Adult Nurse Practice practices include wounds, sprains, fractures, infections, viruses, hypertension, hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, and diabetes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Nurse Practice practices include ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting lab results and X-rays, prescribing medications, referring patients to specialists, and acting as a primary health care provider.

Physical Pain Management Medicine

The Albany Center For Pain Mgmt is a Physical Pain Management Medicine practice in Albany, NY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating many different types of pain. Physical Pain Management Doctors at The Albany Center For Pain Mgmt perform medical diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of physical pain disorders. Physical Pain Management Medicine is a medical specialty that deals with the origins of pain in most parts of the body and reducing or relieving painful symptoms. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Physical Pain Management Medicine practices include neuropathy, arthritis, nerve dysfunction, chronic fatigue syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, endometriosis, spinal and skeletal disorders, migraines and chronic headaches, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis (MS), painful conditions of the back, hip, neck, and knees, and pain related to traumatic injury. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Physical Pain Management Medicine practices include x-ray, CT, and MRI imaging diagnostics, pain medication prescription, surgical recommendation, physical pain assessment, prolotherapy, electrical stimulation, nerve block injections, anti-inflammatory injections, therapeutic joint and spine manipulation, acupuncture, massage therapy, and patient education.

A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.

Interventional Pain Medicine

The Albany Center For Pain Mgmt is an Interventional Pain Medicine practice in Albany, NY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in relieving, reducing, or managing pain and improving a patient's overall quality of life through minimally invasive techniques. Interventional Pain Doctors at The Albany Center For Pain Mgmt perform physical exams and scans, assessments, and treatments for short and long term pain. Interventional Pain Medicine is the study, assessment, diagnosis and treatment or management of chronic pain. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Interventional Pain Medicine practices include sciatica, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and whiplash. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Interventional Pain Medicine practices include discography, epidural injections, nerve, root, and medial branch blocks, facet joint injections, pulsed radiofrequency neurotomy (PRFN), rhizotomy, spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal pumps, and percutaneous discectomy/nucleoplasty.

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Pain Management Medicine

The Albany Center For Pain Mgmt is a Pain Management Medicine practice in Albany, NY with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of all types of pain caused by surgery, injury, nerve damage, and metabolic problems such as diabetes. Pain Management Doctors at The Albany Center For Pain Mgmt perform medication management, physical therapy, and nerve blocks. Pain Management Medicine is the multifaceted treatment of pain that prohibits or prevents normal eating, sleeping, work, and daily activity. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Pain Management Medicine practices include chronic pain, fibromyalgia,back pain, joint pain, arthritis pain, tendinitis pain, and post-surgical pain. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pain Management Medicine practices include pain medications like opioids, spinal injections, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) therapy, meditation, relaxation techniques, visual imagery, biofeedback, heat and cold therapy, manipulation and massage.

Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.

Physician Assisting

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.