Dr Saravana Kanakarajan
Consultant in Pain Medicine MBBS, MD, FCPS, FRCA, FFPMRCA

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10+ Years

Experience

>6000 Patients

Treated Well

Services I offer

Consultation

Consultation is the core component. As a specialist in Chronic Pain management, I offer comprehensive assessment of the pain condition.

Pain Conditions

Pain conditions range from musculoskeletal, nerve pain to widespread pain.

Self-management

Self-management is an essential tool in chronic pain management. A variety of self-management techniques and tools exists.

Investigations/Referrals

Pain Management needs multi-disciplinary input. Referrals to physiotherapy, psychology is common.

Pain Medications

Safe, effective and efficient use of appropriate pain medications is a key to manage your pain successfully

Pain Injections

Pain injections are a recognised tool in the management of pain. They range from steroid injections to muscle, joints, to ablation of nerves to reduce your pain.

I'm delighted with the results of the procedure, thank you so much, It's made a huge difference to my quality of life and my mental state .
I am writing to extol the virtues of the neurostimulator implanted in my back 18 months ago. And to express my gratitude to all the staff involved in this process – nursing, doctors, and physios. When I first read the leaflets with people saying ‘it changed their lives’ I thought it was a bit far-fetched but I would now gladly echo that sentiment.
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you for all you have done for me. You have given me my life back and for that I am truly thankful.
It was a real pleasure to meet you and learn what you could do to help me with the pain I had in my back. You are a real expert in your field of work.
Thank you for your kind attention. Sadly, the steroid injections did not work but I was very grateful fo your kind attention. You are very compassionate.

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Frequently asked questions

The GP referrals team at Albyn hospital will automatically give you the next available appointment. If you can change the time and date by ring them on 0808 189 5654 or emailing them. Morning and you should plan on being at the hospital for at least 4 hours.

As part of registration process, you will be enrolled in carebit platform so that you can access your clinic letters securely. This is a secure platform used by many doctors for appointment, clinic letters as well as invoicing. I use it mainly for secure clinic letters and invoicing. I aim to upload your clinic letter to you within 4 days of your appointment and often you will receive it much sooner, however on some occasions clinic letters may take up to 7 days to reach you.

Yes. An independent Consultant Anaesthetist provides the sedation services. They will provide conscious sedation for the pain procedure. This link gives you more information about sedation: https://rcoa.ac.uk/patient-information/patient-information-resources/information-sedation

There is no specific time frame. I recommend avoiding short haul flights for 24 hours and long haul flights for 7 days. This is due to factors such as sedation for the procedure, post-procedure pain and access to emergency medical services.

Some procedures take more time to heal than others. Post-procedure bruising and pain should settle within two weeks and may need additional painkillers. It is important that you continue with your usual pain medications till the benefits are noticeable.

It depends on the individual circumstances. In general, repeated steroid injections are not advisable. The need, benefits and risks of repeat procedure should be evaluated ongoing basis.

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