Absolutely amazing staff and service.. very kind, caring, friendly, and efficient. Yes, my appointment was made on an emergency basis. I wish that the rest of our health care system worked as quickly, efficiently, and caring as these ladies and gentlemen did.
Are you suffering from severe, long-lasting pain?
Our Pain Management Service is designed to help manage your chronic pain.
Some of our services may provide relief from pain for an unspecified amount of time. Consult with your doctor to find out if this form of treatment is right for you.
Understanding chronic pain
Any pain lasting more than 12 weeks can be considered chronic pain. It differs from acute pain, which is a normal sensation alerting us that something is wrong. Chronic pain can arise from an initial injury, but it can also have no apparent cause. It can limit a person’s movements and reduce flexibility, strength and stamina which can lead to difficulty in carrying out essential and enjoyable activities. The goal with treatment is to reduce pain and restore function.
Pain Management Options
- Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP)
- Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal facet injections
- Hip injections
- Shoulder injections
- Miscellaneous joint injections
- Sacroiliac injections
- Lumbar medial branch blocks
- Lumbar transforaminal and translaminar
- Epidural blocks
- Vertebral augmentation consultations
- Prolotherapy
- Barbotage
Manage Chronic Pain With PRP
Reduce Pain And Restore Function
Treatment For Chronic Knee Arthritis And Specific Tendinous Injuries Such As Epicondylitis
Stimulates The Body’s Normal Healing Process
Learn more about platelet-Rich Therapy at Camis
What is Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP)?
Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) is a Pain Management procedure that stimulates the body’s normal healing process by using a patient’s own blood. The blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the platelets. The platelets are injected back into the patient at the site of injury or pain, which triggers a localized regeneration process, leading to a decrease in pain.
Who needs Platelet-rich Plasma?
There are multiple indications for PRP treatment in the setting of tendon/ligament injury and joint pain. Current evidence suggests that PRP is of benefit in treating patients with chronic knee arthritis and specific tendinous injuries such as epicondylitis (golfer’s or tennis elbow). PRP may provide longer relief from joint pain than conventional corticosteroid injections.
Choosing CAMIS for PRP
Platelet-rich Plasma is not currently covered by Alberta health care. As a private service, we want to make sure you’re getting the best value for your money, which is why our PRP therapy is done under image guidance.
Image guidance means that we can be confident that when we inject the PRP into the affected area, we’re getting it in the right spot every time.
Our staff have had dedicated, specific PRP therapy training so they can adequately care for you and your needs.
Costs and other FAQs
PRP therapy of joints starts at $450.00
PRP therapy of soft tissue starts at $700.00
If you have other PRP questions or concerns, please email:
Lindsey Painchaud, Manager, PRP, CAMIS [email protected]
Preparing For Your Appointment
PATIENT PREPARATION
- For all EPIDURAL injections, blood thinners (Warfarin, Coumadin, Plavix, Aspirin, Eliquis etc.) must be discontinued for 5 days prior to your injection, but only after your physician has provided written approval, post consultation.
- Antibiotic cycles must have been completed for 10 days prior to pain management injections.
- Pain management injections should be performed at least 48 hours post vaccination or flu shot, or if possible postpone the vaccination/flu shot to the day after.
- Pain medications with the exception of narcotics, should be discontinued at midnight, the evening prior to your injection.
- Having a snack before your appointment is encouraged.
- Arrive 30 minutes before your appointment time.
- You should be accompanied by a driver, but if this is not possible, you will be asked to remain in the department for 15-30 minutes post injection.
- Additional instructions will be given at time of booking.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR EXAM
- When you arrive at CAMIS, you will check in at reception.
- One of our pain management technologists will review your history and complete a consent form for you to sign.
- You will be taken into the exam room and positioned on a diagnostic bed.
- The radiologist will be called into the room and will review relevant imaging and documentation.
- The radiologist will perform the injection with image guidance, injecting a small amount of either steroid or dextrose and anaesthetic.
- Once the procedure is complete you may be asked to wait for 15-30 minutes.
- Instructions will be given at time of booking.
AFTER YOUR EXAM
- Depending on the procedure, you will receive a Pain Diary to fill out. This exercise helps the referring physician assess the success of the procedure.
- CAMIS does not provide any follow up evaluation.
- You should contact your referring physician to discuss next steps with respect to the plan of management and to discuss possible repeat injections if required./li>
Covered by Alberta Health Care
Referrals are necessary for all bookings.
Exam Duration: 30 – 45min
Shout out to the two amazing women who assisted me in my MRI appointment today, although I came in with anxiety of the unknown and don’t do well in closed spaces these two wonderful ladies made my experience not only great but I was able to make it through it with ease and comfort, thank you so very much for your kindness and amazing support and service, two of the most beautiful women it’s great to see there is still amazing people out there, thank you again ladies 🙌🙌🙌🫶
Tara B.
Always have a professional and kind experience with CAMIS. I was lucky enough to have Debbie this last time and she was incredibly kind and gentle for a procedure that can be uncomfortable. Very thoughtful and walked me through everything with humor and unmatched professionalism. All staff have been great in my experience.
Natalie B
I had an amazing experience having my test done here today. Jordyn was very personable (great interpersonal and communication skills) – made me feel at ease and comfortable during my test. She is an excellent ultrasound technologist! She explained the procedures and my test was done on time. Thank you for the excellent service Jordyn!
Experanza E.
I cannot say enough good things about all the staff and doctors I interacted with the last two days. What was a very scary and stressful time was made enjoyable, easy, understandable and friendly.
Carrie McKay
I cannot say enough good things about all the staff and doctors I interacted with the last two days. What was a very scary and stressful time was made enjoyable, easy, understandable and friendly. Everyone from the greeter at the door to front desk staff to all the wonderful nurses and technicians made this whole process so easy and relieving.
Carrie M
I had a Barbotage treatment at the new CAMIS Notre Dame location. I have to say the staff there are excellent. The one in the treatment room with me was so kind, considerate and compassionate). I just want to compliment the lovely lady who assisted the Doctor who was also exceptionally good at trying not to cause me any more pain. Great job done by both of them.
Carole Carnahan
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