Dr. Ken Patterson
MB, BCh, BAO, FFARCSI, DABA, DABCCM, DPM, FFPMCAI

The Pain Clinic
UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and cutting-edge pain management services to our patients. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those suffering from chronic pain by utilising a multidisciplinary approach that addresses the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of pain. We strive to provide personalised care that is tailored to each patient's unique needs and goals, with a focus on reducing pain, improving function, and enhancing overall well-being.

Founding Member

Founding Member of Whitfield Hospital and set up his practice in 2007.

25 years of experience

Helping countless patients find relief and improve their quality of life.

High quality care

Receive compassionate care that's focused on you and your needs.

Specialised Procedures

Facet Joint Injections

Facet joint injections are a minimally invasive procedure that injects a local anaesthetic and/or corticosteroid medication into the affected facet joint to reduce pain and inflammation.

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Selective Nerve Root Injections (SNRIs)

Nerve Root Injections (SNRIs) are used to diagnose and treat nerve pain caused by compressed or irritated nerve roots in the spine.

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Epidural Injections

Epidural injections are a commonly used minimally invasive procedure to alleviate pain and inflammation caused by spinal conditions such as herniated discs and spinal stenosis.

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Rhizotomy

Also known as radiofrequency ablation, is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat chronic pain caused by the nerves that supply sensation to the facet joints in the spine.

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Occipital Nerve Block

The occipital nerve block is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat and diagnose pain and headaches caused by inflammation or irritation of the occipital nerves.

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Shoulder Injection

Procedure where medication is injected into the shoulder joint to relieve pain and inflammation caused by various shoulder conditions.

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Knee Injection

Procedure where medication is injected into the knee joint to relieve pain and inflammation caused by various knee conditions.

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Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

Procedure that involves implanting a small device under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to the spinal cord, which can help alleviate chronic pain.

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