Therapeutic Medication Blocks in Kyiv

A therapeutic medication block is an injection of an anesthetic and anti-inflammatory drug directly into the source of pain or as close to it as possible. (The drug acts locally, without affecting the gastrointestinal tract, liver or kidneys.) 

The main feature of this method is quick relief of pain, as well as discomfort and inflammation in the problem area. 

However, a block is not an independent method of treatment: it relieves the symptoms of pathological conditions and soreness, and a lasting positive effect can be achieved only through comprehensive therapy, which (depending on the diagnosis) may include massage, physiotherapy procedures, drug treatment, etc. (Therapeutic blocks are most often used in neurology and orthopedics.)

Therapeutic medication blocks in Kyiv at CSM Clinic are performed by doctors with extensive clinical experience: for adults, orthopedic traumatologists (fracture-site blocks, trigger-point blocks, paravertebral blocks, etc.), neurologists and neurorehabilitation specialists (paravertebral blocks, periarticular blocks, perineural blocks, local blocks); for children, a pediatric orthopedist. In addition, at our full-cycle medical center you can not only receive therapeutic medication blocks but also undergo comprehensive treatment (including hardware-based treatment), before which every patient undergoes high-precision diagnostics on expert-level equipment, with conclusions from experienced diagnosticians.

And these are far from all the diagnoses for which a course of blocks is prescribed.

Therapeutic medication blocks are also performed for chronic or phantom pain, and pain associated with swelling and inflammation of a nerve root that occurs when a nerve trunk is compressed against a background of muscle spasm. Blocks are used for pain syndrome of various locations.

Therapeutic medication blocks are performed in children much less often than in adults. This most often happens with disorders of the musculoskeletal system (injuries, diseases).

Preparation for a Medication Block

There is no specific preparation for a medication block.

The only thing to consider: the interval between the procedure and the last meal should be at least 3 hours.

On the doctor's side, preparation consists of individually selecting the necessary drugs for each patient. The choice is based on the clinical picture of the pain syndrome, the reasons for its occurrence (the patient's history), international medical standards and protocols, and the doctor's experience.

How Medication Blocks Are Performed

Therapeutic blocks are performed in various positions, depending on the type of block and the location of the pain syndrome.

The skin in the injection area is disinfected, after which the doctor injects a mixture of medications into previously determined points. This approach allows a targeted effect on the source of the problem, which may significantly reduce the inflammatory process, tissue swelling and pain.

After the needle is removed, the doctor applies a sterile dressing.

You can move immediately after the drug is injected, but it is nevertheless recommended to rest for 20-30 minutes to consolidate the result. During this period the patient's blood pressure is also monitored.

After the procedure, it is not recommended to drive yourself or take a shower or bath (all water procedures should be postponed for at least a day).

The effectiveness of a block depends on factors such as:

• the correct choice of drug, its dosage and the number of blocks;
• the doctor's professionalism during the procedure (depth, accuracy, infection safety of drug administration);
• the patient's individual response to the drug;
• the characteristics of the patient's current condition, etc.

Advantages of Therapeutic Medication Blocks at the Clinic

1. CSM Clinic in Kyiv is a private, full-cycle medical center where you can undergo expert diagnostics with interpretation of results by experienced specialists and receive quality treatment.
2. Qualified specialists.
3. A quick pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect of the block.
4. A low risk of side effects.
5. Personally selected treatment programs.
6. The cost of services is determined after a consultation.

Want to know exactly when a block is needed, how to prepare for it, when it must not be done, which doctor performs the procedure, and what result is possible and within what time frame? You can book a therapeutic medication block in Kyiv at CSM Clinic by phone by contacting our contact center, or through the feedback form on the website, and our operator will contact you shortly. Entrust pain relief to professionals!