Dr. Tyler Ptacek

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Dr. Tyler Ptacek

Double Board Certified Pain Specialist located in Rapid City, SD.

11/13/2025

Advanced Treatment Options for complex regional pain syndrome
💡 For patients with persistent symptoms, advanced options exist:

Nerve blocks to calm abnormal pain signals
Spinal cord stimulation to retrain nerve pathways
Infusion therapies such as ketamine for severe cases
Intrathecal pumps for targeted pain relief
Emerging regenerative approaches under study

These therapies can bring hope when other treatments haven’t worked.

11/11/2025

Basic Treatment Options for complex regional pain syndrome
⚕️ Managing CRPS starts with early, supportive care:

Physical & occupational therapy to keep the limb moving
Medications for pain and nerve sensitivity
Counseling or support groups for the mental health impact
Desensitization therapy (gradual touch exposure to reduce sensitivity)

These are the first steps in helping patients regain function and reduce pain.

11/06/2025

CRPS by the Numbers
📊 Did you know?

CRPS affects about 200,000 people in the U.S. each year
It’s more common in women than men
Average onset is between 40–60 years old, but it can occur at any age
CRPS is often underdiagnosed, meaning many patients go untreated for too long

Awareness = earlier diagnosis = better outcomes.

11/04/2025

💔 Living with CRPS goes beyond pain.
Complex regional pain can cause:
Trouble walking, moving, or using the affected limb
Sleep disruption from constant pain
Emotional strain, including anxiety and depression
Difficulty working or doing daily activities
Isolation when others can’t “see” the pain

CRPS impacts the whole person — physically, emotionally, and socially.

11/02/2025

NOVEMBER IS COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH

🔥 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) – Know the Signs 🔥

CRPS is a chronic pain condition that often starts after an injury. Symptoms may include:
Severe, burning or throbbing pain
Swelling in the limb
Changes in skin color or temperature
Sensitivity to touch or even light pressure
Stiffness or difficulty moving

10/14/2025

Call today at 605 342 3280 to make an appointment at Rapid City Pain!

10/07/2025

Say goodbye to knee pain woes with the revolutionary power of High Dose Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy! 💪🦵

Studies consistently show High-dose PRP outperforms steroids in managing knee osteoarthritis, providing superior pain reduction and functional improvement. 📈💊

We are happy to provide this amazing treatment to our patients!

10/02/2025

🌟 Two Truths and a Lie – Everyday Pain Edition

1️⃣ Poor sleep can make your pain worse the next day.
2️⃣ Opioids are the only treatment for chronic pain.
3️⃣ Physical therapy and gentle movement are often part of a pain care plan.

👉 Which one’s the lie? Drop your answer in the comments!

09/29/2025

Happy Sunday!

Hope everyone was able to get outside today - even for a little while!

09/25/2025

PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma—a treatment that uses your own blood, spun down to concentrate healing cells (platelets). It's then injected into injured areas like joints or tendons to reduce pain and help tissue heal naturally!

09/23/2025

Spinal Cord Stimulators have a 80% success rate.

09/18/2025

Why would I use PLATELET RICH PLASMA (PRP) instead of steroid injections for joint pain?

📊 The Evidence

A 2021 meta-analysis found PRP provided significant improvement at 12 months compared to steroids, which often decline by 3–6 months

PRP reduced pain scores by up to 50% at 6–12 months, while steroids often returned to baseline after 3 months

Patients receiving PRP were more likely to delay surgery compared to those receiving repeated steroid injections

Address

101 E Minnesota Street #210
Rapid City, SD
57701

Website

https://rapidcitymedicalcenter.com/

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