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Spine Interventional Procedures | Spine Surgical Procedures Spine Interventional Procedures
These injections are generally considered safe. However, serious side effects can rarely occur. You will see a physician in the office to discuss risks and benefits of the procedure. Interventional Animation & Education |
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A variety of procedures may be helpful in identifying the source of pain and alleviating symptoms. The physician bases the type of injection offered on the individual's specific symptoms, the physical examination, and the imaging studies reviewed. A procedure may be used by itself or in conjunction with other measures as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program. These injections, with the exception of trigger point injections, are performed as an outpatient procedure at a hospital or surgery center. They may provide pain relief for several months or longer and may be repeated to some extent depending on one's clinical progress. The goal of the injection is to decrease pain to facilitate rehabilitation activities. 
For the procedure itself, the individual will lie on an exam table, either on the back or stomach. A sedating medication may be administered intravenously. The physician will cleanse the injection site before injecting a local anesthetic. Using x-ray guidance (fluoroscopy), a spinal needle will be advanced toward the target area. In general, small gauge needles are used. 
Radiographic dye is used to confirm adequate and safe needle placement before injecting the medications themselves. The medications may include a mixture of anesthetics and steroids. More than one injection may be performed on the same day, as most procedures can be performed within thirty minutes. The patient will then be transported to the recovery area for a short while before being discharged. Typically, one can resume usual activities by the following day. However, we recommend avoiding physical work or exercise for five to seven days. |
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