Pain after an operation

    Post-Surgical Pain Clinic

    When recovery ends, but pain doesn't.

    For pain lasting beyond the expected recovery time after an operation, and for planning pain control before major surgery.

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    Is this clinic for you?

    • Pain more than three months after surgery
    • Burning or sharp pain around a scar
    • Knee pain after joint replacement
    • Pain after hernia repair, mastectomy or caesarean
    • Planning major surgery and want a pain plan

    Conditions we manage

    • Persistent post-surgical pain
    • Scar and nerve entrapment pain
    • Pain after knee replacement
    • Post-hernia repair pain
    • Post-mastectomy pain
    • Post-thoracotomy pain
    • Complex regional pain syndrome
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    How we treat it

    Your plan depends on your assessment. Not every treatment suits every person.

    Medicines

    • Stepwise medication plan
    • Safe tapering of post-operative painkillers

    Procedures

    • Peripheral nerve blocks
    • Genicular nerve radiofrequency after knee replacement
    • Scar and neuroma injections
    • Sympathetic blocks for CRPS

    Support

    • Desensitisation and rehabilitation
    • Pre-surgery pain planning with your surgeon

    How we assess it

    We don't begin with a procedure — we begin by understanding the pain. Your care team is configured according to what your assessment shows.

    1. 01Assess
    2. 02Understand
    3. 03Plan
    4. 04Treat
    5. 05Measure
    6. 06Review

    Your first visit

    1. 01

      Bring your records

      Scans, reports, prescriptions and a list of medicines you have tried.

    2. 02

      Consultation and examination

      A detailed discussion and examination with the specialist.

    3. 03

      Leave with a plan

      You receive a written plan and a follow-up date.

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    Common questions

    Yes, but pain beyond three months, or pain that changes character, needs assessment. Early treatment works better.

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    Medically reviewed by Dr K. Ravi Krishna, Pain Medicine Specialist · Last reviewed September 2026. This page is general information and not a substitute for a medical consultation.