Orthopaedic Pain Care

Pain Management

Personalised care for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal pain, focused on understanding the cause, reducing discomfort, and helping you move more comfortably.”

Understanding your pain, before planning your care.

Understanding Pain Management

What Is Pain Management?

Pain assessment consultation at Sarojini Shirol Hospital

Pain management is the clinical assessment and treatment of pain with the aim of helping patients manage symptoms and improve comfort and day-to-day function. The appropriate approach depends on the cause, severity and nature of the pain.

Every patient's pain is assessed individually, and the treating medical team decides the most appropriate way forward based on that assessment.

Care is guided by assessment first, treatment second.

Pain We Can Assess

Understanding Your Pain

Broad categories of pain that may be assessed as part of our orthopaedic care.

Musculoskeletal Pain Joint-Related Pain Spine-Related Pain Pain Following Injury Persistent / Ongoing Pain Pain Associated with Orthopaedic Conditions

The appropriate pain-management approach depends on individual clinical assessment.

Pain Assessment & Treatment Planning

Every Pain Problem Starts with an Assessment

A structured process to understand your pain before deciding on care.

Pain assessment and treatment planning at Sarojini Shirol Hospital

Listen & Assess

Understanding the patient's symptoms, history and concerns.

Clinical Evaluation

Assessment of the patient's condition by the medical team.

Identify the Cause

Relevant diagnostic information may be reviewed as required.

Individual Treatment Plan

Care is planned according to the patient's clinical needs.

Pain Management Approaches

Care Tailored to Your Condition

A broad overview of how care may be approached, based on individual clinical assessment.

Assessment

Understanding the nature and source of pain.

Medical Management

Appropriate medical treatment may be considered based on the clinical assessment.

Interventional Care

Specific interventions may be considered where clinically appropriate.

Rehabilitation Support

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation may form part of the overall care plan.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about pain management at our hospital.

What is pain management?

Pain management involves assessing and treating pain according to its cause, severity and the patient's individual clinical needs.

What types of pain can be assessed?

The hospital's Pain Management service relates to pain associated with orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, joint, spine and injury-related conditions.

Is pain management only for patients who need surgery?

No. Pain management is a clinical service and the appropriate treatment approach depends on the patient's condition and assessment.

How is pain assessed?

The medical team considers the patient's symptoms, history and clinical condition and may review relevant diagnostic information.

Can pain management be part of post-surgery care?

Pain management may form part of a patient's overall care following surgery, depending on the clinical situation.