<p>Mumbai: The Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai succeeded in a groundbreaking medical intervention after treating Khaled Ali Hussein Al-Esayi, a 56-year-old accountant from Saudi Arabia, for severe intractable post-amputation pain syndrome.</p><p>The team was led led by Dr Preeti Doshi. </p><p>Al-Esayi was suffering from Type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripheral arterial disease. He underwent knee amputation in August 2019 owing to a diabetic gangrenous foot.</p><p>The subsequent development of an excruciating stump and phantom pain significantly impacted his mobility and quality of life. </p><p>Recognizing the challenges posed by traditional pain management methods, Dr Doshi and the medical team opted for a pioneering approach – spinal cord stimulation (SCS). </p><p>This advanced pain therapy involves low-voltage electrical stimulation applied to the spinal cord, creating a barrier for pain transmission. The results of the therapy were astounding, providing almost complete relief from his original severe pain.</p><p>"Al-Esayi's case presented a unique set of challenges given the severity of his post-amputation pain and the failure of previous revascularization procedures and multiple medications. The significant challenge was employing this intervention on Diabetic patients. Spinal cord stimulation offered a non-destructive, reversible solution, providing ongoing analgesia and significantly improving his quality of life. Spinal cord stimulation has proven to be an effective therapy for intractable pain syndromes," said Dr Doshi.</p><p>This case demonstrates its potential in addressing the complex and debilitating nature of post-amputation pain, offering hope to patients who have exhausted traditional treatment options.</p><p>Dr Milind Khadke, Director Medical Services of Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre said: "This successful case marks a significant milestone for medical science, particularly in the realm of post-amputation pain and neuropathic pain conditions. Given the prevalence of diabetes and associated complications, spinal cord stimulation can be a game-changer in pain management. It not only addresses neuropathic pain but also holds promise for improving peripheral circulation in diabetic patients, contributing to a significant advancement in our approach to diabetic care."</p>
<p>Mumbai: The Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai succeeded in a groundbreaking medical intervention after treating Khaled Ali Hussein Al-Esayi, a 56-year-old accountant from Saudi Arabia, for severe intractable post-amputation pain syndrome.</p><p>The team was led led by Dr Preeti Doshi. </p><p>Al-Esayi was suffering from Type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripheral arterial disease. He underwent knee amputation in August 2019 owing to a diabetic gangrenous foot.</p><p>The subsequent development of an excruciating stump and phantom pain significantly impacted his mobility and quality of life. </p><p>Recognizing the challenges posed by traditional pain management methods, Dr Doshi and the medical team opted for a pioneering approach – spinal cord stimulation (SCS). </p><p>This advanced pain therapy involves low-voltage electrical stimulation applied to the spinal cord, creating a barrier for pain transmission. The results of the therapy were astounding, providing almost complete relief from his original severe pain.</p><p>"Al-Esayi's case presented a unique set of challenges given the severity of his post-amputation pain and the failure of previous revascularization procedures and multiple medications. The significant challenge was employing this intervention on Diabetic patients. Spinal cord stimulation offered a non-destructive, reversible solution, providing ongoing analgesia and significantly improving his quality of life. Spinal cord stimulation has proven to be an effective therapy for intractable pain syndromes," said Dr Doshi.</p><p>This case demonstrates its potential in addressing the complex and debilitating nature of post-amputation pain, offering hope to patients who have exhausted traditional treatment options.</p><p>Dr Milind Khadke, Director Medical Services of Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre said: "This successful case marks a significant milestone for medical science, particularly in the realm of post-amputation pain and neuropathic pain conditions. Given the prevalence of diabetes and associated complications, spinal cord stimulation can be a game-changer in pain management. It not only addresses neuropathic pain but also holds promise for improving peripheral circulation in diabetic patients, contributing to a significant advancement in our approach to diabetic care."</p>