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Patient Instructions

Navigate our 'Patient Instructions' page for clear and concise guidance on preparing for your visit. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a regular patient, ensure a seamless experience by following our step-by-step directives tailored to your care needs. Your roadmap to efficient and effective treatment starts here.

Patient Information - Ultrasound

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Patient Information - Electro Encephalogram

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Patient Information - VAT/ENG Balance Test

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Instructions Following - Radiofrequency Ablation

  • The aim is to block the nerve associated with the intervertebral joint, through the use of heat from the high-frequency alternating current, in an attempt to reduce pain for several months. This procedure is usually done after the patient has had a positive response to the injection into the intervertebral joint or nerve block. The procedure is performed under X-ray control.
  • Plan to spend a quiet day and evening after the procedure. DO NOT try to do things you were unable to do before the procedure.
  • You may experience an increase in pain or pressure for 1-2 days after the injection. You should notice a decrease in your pain in approximately 3-5 days. However, some people do not experience pain relief for 10-14 days.
  • You should be using a heating pad or ice pack for any increases discomfort. You may alternate between heat and ice. Be sure to leave the heating pad or ice pack on for 15 minutes each time, waiting an additional 15 minutes before using it again. DO NOT SLEEP WITH HOT OR ICE PACKS.
  • If you have any problems or questions, please call our office at (203) 626-9080. The office hours are
    Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • In the event of an after hours emergency related to your procedure call (203) 626-9080 and follow the
    instructions for contacting the on-call physician. Only emergency phone calls will be returned
    after hours. Under no circumstances will prescriptions be refilled or changed.

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Instructions Following - Epidural Steroid Injection

  • The Epidural Steroid Injection is used to decrease inflammation at the nerve root. Inflammation can be caused by arthritic conditions in the spine along with disc injuries. Anti-inflammatory steroids are injected close to the nerve root where the irritation is. By reducing inflammation at the nerve root, the patient should experience a decrease in their pain.
  • Plan to spend a quiet day and evening after the procedure. DO NOT try to do things you were unable to do before the procedure.
  • You may experience an increase in pain or pressure for 1-2 days after the injection. You should notice a decrease in your pain in approximately 3-5 days. However, some people do not experience pain relief for 10-14 days.
  • You should be using a heating pad or ice pack for any increases discomfort. You may alternate between heat and ice. Be sure to leave the heating pad or ice pack on for 15 minutes each time, waiting an additional 15 minutes before using it again. DO NOT SLEEP WITH HOT OR ICE PACKS.
  • If you have any problems or questions, please call our office at (203) 626-9080. The office hours are
    Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • In the event of an after hours emergency related to your procedure call (203) 626-9080 and follow the
    instructions for contacting the on-call physician. Only emergency phone calls will be returned
    after hours. Under no circumstances will prescriptions be refilled or changed.

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Instructions Following - Facet Joint Injections

  • Facet Joint Injections are used to decrease inflammation of the facet joints. Facet joints are the small joints of the vertebrae on the spine. The facet joint injection is both diagnostic and therapeutic. If a patient responds favorably to the facet joint injection then this confirms a diagnosis of facet joint inflammation. A local anesthetic combined with an anti-inflammatory steroid medication is injected into the joints using x-ray guidance.
  • Plan to spend a quiet day and evening after the procedure. DO NOT try to do things you were unable to do before the procedure.
  • You may experience an increase in pain or pressure for 1-2 days after the injection. You should notice a decrease in your pain in approximately 3-5 days. However, some people do not experience pain relief for 10-14 days.
  • You should be using a heating pad or ice pack for any increases discomfort. You may alternate between heat and ice. Be sure to leave the heating pad or ice pack on for 15 minutes each time, waiting an additional 15 minutes before using it again. DO NOT SLEEP WITH HOT OR ICE PACKS.
  • If you have any problems or questions, please call our office at (203) 626-9080. The office hours are
    Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • In the event of an after hours emergency related to your procedure call (203) 626-9080 and follow the
    instructions for contacting the on-call physician. Only emergency phone calls will be returned
    after hours. Under no circumstances will prescriptions be refilled or changed.

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Instructions Following - BOTOX® Injections

  • Botox®/Dysport Injections allow therapy to be targeted to specific problem muscles, not possible with existing medications. Botox®/Dysport can be used to reduce muscle tension involved with chronic headaches, neck aches and back pain. It can also be used to reduce spasticity or excessive muscular contractions to relieve pain, assist in posture and walking, and allow increased range of motion.
  • Plan to spend a quiet day and evening after the procedure. DO NOT try to do things you were unable to do before the procedure.
  • You may experience an increase in pain or pressure for 1-2 days after the injection. You should notice a decrease in your pain in approximately 3-5 days. However, some people do not experience pain relief for 10-14 days.
  • You should be using a heating pad or ice pack for any increases discomfort. You may alternate between heat and ice. Be sure to leave the heating pad or ice pack on for 15 minutes each time, waiting an additional 15 minutes before using it again. DO NOT SLEEP WITH HOT OR ICE PACKS.
  • If you have any problems or questions, please call our office at (203) 626-9080. The office hours are
    Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • In the event of an after hours emergency related to your procedure call (203) 626-9080 and follow the
    instructions for contacting the on-call physician. Only emergency phone calls will be returned
    after hours. Under no circumstances will prescriptions be refilled or changed.

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Instructions Following - Lumbar Sympathetic Nerve Block

  • The Lumbar Sympathetic Nerve Block is performed when there is inflammation, irritation or injury to the sympathetic nerve. This usually presents with pain in the lower extremity. By injecting a local anesthetic, inflammation, irritation or injury should decrease, thereby reducing the patient’s pain. The injection is performed using x-ray guidance. This injection is used for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes.
  • Plan to spend a quiet day and evening after the procedure. DO NOT try to do things you were unable to do before the procedure.
  • You may experience an increase in pain or pressure for 1-2 days after the injection. You should notice a decrease in your pain in approximately 3-5 days. However, some people do not experience pain relief for 10-14 days.
  • You should be using a heating pad or ice pack for any increases discomfort. You may alternate between heat and ice. Be sure to leave the heating pad or ice pack on for 15 minutes each time, waiting an additional 15 minutes before using it again. DO NOT SLEEP WITH HOT OR ICE PACKS.
  • If you have any problems or questions, please call our office at (203) 626-9080. The office hours are
    Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • In the event of an after hours emergency related to your procedure call (203) 626-9080 and follow the
    instructions for contacting the on-call physician. Only emergency phone calls will be returned
    after hours. Under no circumstances will prescriptions be refilled or changed.

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Instructions Following - Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is an advanced treatment for certain types of chronic pain used when other therapies have failed in offering lasting pain relief. Electrode leads are placed over the spinal cord (in the epidural space) and connected to a programmable device which provides stimulation to the leads. When the power source is turned on, the electrodes on the leads will stimulate specific nerve fibers that affect the areas of your pain. The stimulation of the targeted nerves is intended to change how the pain is perceived. Instead of feeling pain, a different sensation is felt in areas that normally hurt. Most patients say this new sensation feels like tingling. For some patients, SCS is a way to regain their quality of life and return to a more normal lifestyle.

  • Keep bandages intact and dry
  • Sponge bathe only while leads are in place
  • Do not drive
  • Call MD immediately if you have:
  • Extremity Weakness
  • Fever or chills
  • Marked elevation in back or neck pain
  • If you have any problems or questions, please call our office at (203) 626-9080. The office hours
    are Monday — Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • In the event of an after hours emergency related to your procedure call (203) 522-9806 and follow the instructions for contacting the on-call physician. Only emergency phone calls will be returned after hours. Under no circumstances will prescriptions be refilled or changed.

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Instructions Following - Kyphoplasty

TO ENSURE A SAFE AND COMPLETE RECOVERY FOLLOW YOUR PHYSICIAN’S INSTRUCTIONS:

ACTIVITY:

  • Do not drive for (24) Twenty-four hours after your procedure.
  • Do not perform activities that require prolonged sitting, bending or lifting.
  • You may experience increased discomfort for the next (24) twenty-four hours.
  • Bed rest may be necessary. You may gradually resume activity as your discomfort subsides.

DIET:

  • Resume previous diet.

Call M.D. immediately if you have:

  • Extremity Weakness
  • Fever or chills
  • Marked elevation in back or neck pain
  • If you have any problems or questions, please call our office at (203) 626-9080. The office hours
    are Monday — Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • In the event of an after hours emergency related to your procedure call (203) 522-9806 and follow the instructions for contacting the on-call physician. Only emergency phone calls will be returned after hours. Under no circumstances will prescriptions be refilled or changed.

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Pre-Treatment for PRP Injections

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Full Stories Of Why
Clients Are Satisfied With Our Treatments

Dr. Turok spent the time to discuss my condition and provided alternative ways to try to treat the condition.  He was very knowledgeable. He and his staff were very friendly.   I would highly recommend this practice. This a follow up to my previous post. Six weeks ago I had PRP treatment for hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm for the left side of my face.  I had been suffering for almost 18 months with this condition. The one treatment gave me 75% improvement with my condition.   I had a second treatment today and hope this is as good as the first. For those who have tried other treatments I highly recommend trying the PRP with Dr. Turok.
John Calatayud
I have been recovering from plantar fasciitis and ankle pain for multiple years following multiple basketball injuries and decided to try out Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy a couple of weeks ago. Plantar fasciitis takes a while to recover, so on paper, injecting platelet cells directly into the area will promote healing and speed up this lengthy recovery process so I can get back to my favorite activities as fast as possible. Sure enough, a couple of days after the PRP injection my foot started feeling better. The inflammation has drastically decreased and a lot of pain has gone away. Now, two weeks after the procedure, the foot is still feeling great! Dr. Turok recommends resting the area for 6 weeks after the procedure, so I can only project my injury getting better. Overall, my experience at Connecticut Pain Solutions has been very pleasant. The staff is very friendly and Dr. Turok himself is very knowledgeable and experienced in his practice. The procedure is very quick and painless, so I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to try out new things that might help them during their recovery!
Nikita B
I'm 101 years old and have been in chronic pain in my back and hip for years. I have tried every medication and procedure that has been recommended to me. The only treatment that has given me meaningful relief is the PRP injection provided by Dr. Turok. I am extremely thankful for the relief I am currently experiencing.
Josephine Giordano
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