JAMMU: Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu, successfully performed a Radio-frequency Ablation (RFA) procedure on a patient suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia, a condition characterized by severe, electric shock-like facial pain.
The 67-year-old male patient from Kathua district had been enduring intense facial pain for several years, which significantly affected his ability to eat and perform daily activities. He was treated at the Pain Clinic, AIIMS Jammu, where he was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia.
The minimally invasive RFA procedure was performed by Dr. Kanika Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, under X-ray guidance, assisted by Dr. Marvi, Senior Resident, Department of Anaesthesiology. Following the procedure, the patient experienced complete relief from pain, has resumed normal daily activities, and no longer requires pain medications, reporting a significant improvement in quality of life.
Dr. Sunana Gupta, Additional Professor and Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, said:
“Interventional pain management offers new hope to patients suffering from chronic pain conditions resistant to conventional therapies. Our department is committed to expanding these minimally invasive services so more patients can live pain-free and regain normal functioning.”
Trigeminal Neuralgia, often referred to as the “suicide disease” due to its debilitating pain, highlights the importance of advanced pain management techniques.
Prof. (Dr.) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Jammu, lauded the team, stating:
“The success of this case underscores the importance of interventional pain management in improving patients’ quality of life. With advanced equipment and trained specialists, AIIMS Jammu can now offer world-class care for patients suffering from chronic and cancer-related pain.”
The availability of state-of-the-art equipment, including the latest Radiofrequency Ablation machine, has enabled AIIMS Jammu to provide cutting-edge, patient-centric care in the field of interventional pain medicine.
