Neurological Institute Outcomes

Subanesthetic ketamine infusion for chronic pain is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with severe and unrelenting chronic pain. Ketamine has been used for many years as an anesthetic agent for surgeries, but recent evidence shows that infusing it at very low doses helps reverse the nervous system processes that both solidify and amplify pain in the body. The Center for Pain Recovery's evidence based treatment model entails repeated infusions during several days to provide the best opportunity for results while minimizing side effect risk. This innovative treatment has been shown to be safe and effective for patients with various types of chronic pain, including complex regional pain syndrome, headaches, fibromyalgia, and other forms of neuropathic pain. While the treatment can help with pain, there are also significant benefits to mood as well as overall functioning. Comprehensive evaluations look for all opportunities to maximize care for patients struggling with chronic pain to provide the best outcomes for pain recovery.