Epidural steroid injections and nerve root blocks are advanced pain management techniques offered at The Pain Clinic. These treatments aim to alleviate chronic pain and inflammation, targeting specific areas of concern. With our expertise and comprehensive approach, we can help you find relief from conditions such as:
- 椎间盘突出
- 坐骨神经痛（手臂和腿部疼痛或麻痹）
- 颈部或腰背痛
Understanding Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidural steroid injections is a well-established non-surgical approach to managing low back pain and leg pain. They have been utilised since 1952 and remain an integral part of pain management for such ailments. By delivering targeted medication to the affected area, these injections provide pain relief, either on their own or in conjunction with a comprehensive rehabilitation programme.
Benefiting from Epidural Steroid Injections
If you are experiencing herniated discs, sciatica, or discogenic pain, epidural steroid injections could be a suitable option for you. These injections help reduce pain and inflammation, providing relief and improving your quality of life. By targeting the specific source of your pain, we can develop a tailored treatment plan to address your unique needs.
Personalised Treatment for Herniated Discs
Herniated discs, often referred to as slipped discs, can cause severe pain and discomfort. Our pain specialists understand the challenges associated with this condition and offer epidural steroid injections as a potential solution. These injections target the inflamed area, reducing pain and facilitating the healing process. We will work closely with you to create a personalised treatment plan that focuses on your long-term well-being.
Relieving Sciatica with Epidural Steroid Injections
Sciatica, characterised by shooting pain or numbness in the arms or legs, can significantly impact your daily life. Our pain management experts employ epidural steroid injections to specifically target the affected nerve roots, providing targeted pain relief. By addressing the root cause of your sciatic pain, we can help restore your mobility and alleviate discomfort.
Managing Discogenic Pain with Precision
Discogenic pain, which manifests as neck or low back pain, can greatly hinder your ability to perform daily activities. Our team recognises the challenges you face and utilises epidural steroid injections to alleviate pain and inflammation associated with this condition. By precisely targeting the affected discs, we aim to improve your overall quality of life.
Customised Solutions to Ensure Effective Pain Relief
At The Pain Clinic, we ensure effective pain relief by offering customised pain management solutions. We understand that each patient’s pain management journey is unique, which is why our pain specialists emphasise a personalised approach to treatment. Alongside epidural steroid injections, we provide a range of complementary therapies such as physical therapy, exercises, and ergonomic guidance. This comprehensive approach optimises pain relief and promotes overall well-being, enabling patients to engage in rehabilitative stretching and exercise programmes for a faster recovery. Don’t let chronic pain hold you back any longer. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ho Kok Yuen, our experienced pain specialist. At The Pain Clinic, we are committed to helping you find effective and long-lasting pain relief, allowing you to live life to the fullest.
我们接受以下的私人健康保险计划
We work with various insurance partners to assist with your hospitalisation and surgery claims. In some instances, pre-approval from your insurer allows direct billing between the hospital and insurer so that you will have peace of mind during your treatment. We are accredited by Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH), so 您也可以使用医疗储蓄(Medisave) 支付部分的手术费用。.
Meet Our Doctor
Dr Ho Kok Yuen is a specialist in pain medicine and anaesthesia. He completed his pain management fellowship at Duke University Hospital in USA in 2006. He is involved in teaching, research and also serves on numerous advisory boards. Besides writing articles in peer-reviewed journals, clinical practice and consensus guidelines, as well as book chapters on pain and anaesthesia, he lectures at international conferences and teaches at interventional pain workshops frequently.
何国元医生在新加坡国立大学获得了医学学士学位和医学硕士学位（麻醉学）。他持有南洋理工大学李光前医学院（LKCMed）的运动医学研究生文凭（GDSM）。
Education
- 美国疼痛管理学院（DAAPM）院士
- 欧洲局部麻醉与疼痛医学学会（ESRA）欧洲疼痛医学文凭（EDPM）
- 欧洲疼痛联盟（EFIC）欧洲疼痛医学文凭（EDPM）
- 李光前医学院体育医学研究生文凭（LKCMed）
Credentials
- Chairman, Chapter of Pain Medicine Physicians, Academy of Medicine, Singapore
- Council Member, College of Anaesthesiologists, Academy of Medicine, Singapore
- 世界疼痛学院（WIP）东南亚分会主席
- 世界疼痛学院介入性疼痛治疗院士（FIPP）
- FIPP考试考官
- 新加坡医学院院士（FAMS）
- 新加坡疼痛协会前任会长（2011-2017）
- 东南亚疼痛协会（ASEAPS）前任副会长（2012-2013）
Area of Expertise
Dr Ho Kok Yuen is widely recognised as an expert in minimally invasive interventional pain management, having performed thousands of such surgeries. He treats persistent and severe pain using therapies such as steroid injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, intrathecal drug delivery and spinal cord stimulation.
The first physician in Asia to perform cooled radiofrequency ablation, he has been treating spine, sacroiliac joint, hip, and knee pain using this technique since 2006. He also administers spinal infusions to ensure pain-free end-of-life comfort care for patients with advanced terminal cancer pain.
当波士顿科学公司(Boston Scientific) 在东南亚推出其最先进的脊髓刺激系统 WaveWriter Alpha™ 时，何国元医生是东南亚第一位为病患做植入手术的医生。SCS使用电脉冲来阻止脊髓中的疼痛信号，有效地治疗难治性背痛、腿痛和神经痛。脊髓刺激疗法已经帮助全世界数以千计的人，改善了他们的生活质量。
Frequently Asked Questions About Epidural Steroid Injections
1. What is an Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI)?
An epidural steroid injection is a minimally invasive procedure in which a mixture of steroid medication and a local anaesthetic is injected into the epidural space of the spine. The epidural space is the area around the spinal cord and nerve roots. Epidural steroid injections are commonly used to alleviate pain and inflammation associated with various spinal conditions.