Stellate Ganglion Block Treatment in India

James Davis, a 42-year-old construction foreman,...

James Davis, a 42-year-old construction foreman, had been struggling for 18 months after a serious workplace accident where a steel beam struck his left shoulder and neck. The initial physical injuries healed, but he was left with a constant, severe burning pain that radiated down his left arm, accompanied by a cold, discolored hand and excessive sweating. He was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). His neurosurgeon, Dr. Evans, recommended a Stellate Ganglion Block to interrupt the overactive sympathetic nerve signals causing his pain and vascular symptoms. James was terrified of needles near his neck but desperate for relief. The procedure, done under light sedation and X-ray guidance, was quick. He felt immediate warmth in his arm. Over the next week, the burning pain subsided by 70%, his hand regained normal color and temperature, and he could finally sleep through the night. Emotionally, he transformed from a state of despair and anger at his limitations to one of cautious hope, feeling he had regained a piece of his life and could now focus on physical therapy to rebuild his strength.