Trigger Point Injection Treatment in Turkey
About Trigger Point Injection
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive, outpatient procedure with no surgical incision.Provides rapid relief from localized muscle pain and spasms.Can break the cycle of chronic pain and muscle tension.Improves range of motion and functional ability.Often performed with precision image-guidance (e.g., ultrasound) for accuracy.Low risk profile compared to major surgical interventions.liMay reduce or eliminate the need for oral pain medications./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Chronic myofascial pain syndrome unresponsive to conservative therapy (physical therapy, massage).
- Muscle spasms and tension headaches, including cervicogenic headaches.
- Referred pain from trigger points in the neck, shoulders, or back.
- Fibromyalgia with prominent trigger points.
- Post-surgical or post-traumatic muscle pain and guarding.
- Pain associated with conditions like piriformis syndrome or tension myositis.
- As a diagnostic tool to confirm a pain source before considering more invasive procedures.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation and history review with the neurosurgeon.
- Disclose all medications, especially blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin, etc.), which may need to be paused.
- Inform the doctor of any allergies, particularly to local anesthetics or corticosteroids.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure, as sedation may be used.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to the injection site.
- Follow specific fasting instructions if sedation is planned.
Risks & possible complications
- Common: Temporary soreness, bruising, or swelling at the injection site.
- Infection at the injection site (rare).
- Bleeding or hematoma formation.
- Allergic reaction to the injected medication.
- Temporary nerve irritation or damage, causing numbness or weakness.
- Rare complications like pneumothorax (collapsed lung) with injections near the chest wall.
- Skin discoloration or fat atrophy at the injection site with corticosteroid use.
Recovery & hospital stay
- You can typically resume light activities immediately but avoid strenuous exercise for 24-48 hours.
- Apply ice to the injection site if there is minor discomfort or swelling.
- Pain relief may be immediate from the anesthetic, with longer-term relief developing over a few days as inflammation reduces.
- You may be advised to perform gentle stretching exercises as recommended by your doctor or physical therapist.
- Attend any scheduled follow-up appointments to assess the response and plan further therapy if needed.
- Report any signs of infection (increasing redness, fever, severe pain) or unusual neurological symptoms to your doctor promptly.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
1-3 days for immediate effects; full therapeutic benefit may take 1-2 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering trigger point injection in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for trigger point injection in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform trigger point injection. MediFyr helps you compare neurosurgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for trigger point injection compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 55 – USD 275 | 0 days (Outpatient) | ~ 1-3 days for immediate effects; full therapeutic benefit may take 1-2 weeks | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 410 – USD 2,049 | 0 days (Outpatient) | ~ 1-3 days for immediate effects; full therapeutic benefit may take 1-2 weeks | Know More |
Top hospitals for Trigger Point Injection in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurosurgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing trigger point injection.
Istanbul, Turkey
38 Doctors
David Gupta, a 42-year-old software architect...
David Gupta, a 42-year-old software architect and father of two, had been battling chronic upper back and shoulder pain for three years after a minor car accident. His pain was a constant, deep ache with sharp, stabbing flares that made long hours at the computer agonizing and playing with his children difficult. He had tried physical therapy, massage, and medications with only temporary relief. His neurosurgeon, after confirming myofascial pain syndrome with multiple active trigger points in his trapezius and rhomboid muscles, recommended trigger point injections to break the pain cycle and allow more effective physical therapy. During the procedure, David felt a brief, intense 'zing' as the needle entered each knot, followed by immediate relief of tension. In recovery, he had some soreness for a day, but within a week, the constant background ache was 70% reduced. Emotionally, he had felt like a burden to his family and feared his career was at risk. After the procedure, he felt hopeful for the first time in years, regaining a sense of control and the ability to engage fully in his life again.
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