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Stem cells: A promising alternative to surgery for back and joint pain

Chronic back and joint pain can significantly affect your quality of life. Traditionally, severe cases are often treated with surgery, which can be invasive and require a long recovery period. However, recent advancements in medical science have introduced stem cell therapy as a less invasive and promising alternative. Consultant rheumatologist Dr Anthony Hammond explores how stem cells work and why they might be a favourable option for managing back and joint pain.

rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) for the management of pain from rheumatological causes

rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) is a novel, non-invasive, treatment method that works to reduce (chronic) pain through the modulation of pain processing mechanisms in the brain. Top Doctors spoke to Dr Stephanie Kaye-Barrett, one of London’s renowned consultant rheumatologists and the founder of rTMS London at The London Clinic, about the functionality, the effectiveness and the different uses of rTMS.

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