FACET JOINT INJECTION

FACET JOINT INJECTION Joint Injections A joint injection is an outpatient procedure that is used to treat inflamed joints. The injection can be used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, tendinitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and osteoarthritis. During the procedure, the patient will lie on the procedure table while an assistant sterilizes that area where the injection will be. The area will then be numbed with a local anesthesia or cold spray. The physician will most...

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EPIDURAL NERVE BLOCK

EPIDURAL NERVE BLOCK Nerve Blocks & Injections Nerves in the body called a plexus or ganglions, can cause pain. This pain can be “turned off” by using a specific type of injection that blocks the pain signals from reaching the brain and this is known as a nerve block. Nerve block injections are very common and are used to treat chronic pain when medications or other treatments prove to be ineffective or cause negative side effects. They allow for a damaged nerve proper time to heal, provide temporary pain...

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EPIDURAL INJECTIONS

EPIDURAL INJECTIONS Epidural Injections Injection of an anesthetic substance into the epidural space of the spinal cord. The injection may consist of steroids that intercept the production of painful inflammatory substances and/or a lidocaine or saline solution to help get rid of inflammatory proteins around the affected area. This is a common nonsurgical treatment option to alleviate pain caused by lumbar disc herniation, degenerative disc disease and lumbar spinal stenosis. The pain-killing effect of this...

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EPIDURAL BLOOD PATCH

EPIDURAL BLOOD PATCH Epidural Injections Injection of an anesthetic substance into the epidural space of the spinal cord. The injection may consist of steroids that intercept the production of painful inflammatory substances and/or a lidocaine or saline solution to help get rid of inflammatory proteins around the affected area. This is a common nonsurgical treatment option to alleviate pain caused by lumbar disc herniation, degenerative disc disease and lumbar spinal stenosis. The pain-killing effect of this...

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ELECTRODIAGNOSTICS

ELECTRODIAGNOSTICS Electrodiagnostics Electrodiagnosis is a method of medical diagnosis that gathers information regarding nerve injury, muscle injury, muscle disease, localization and prognosis through electrical technology. This information is used to help focus treatment on the exact site of injury. These tests use needles and small shocks to assess the signaling of your nerves and muscles. EMG tests and nerve conduction studies can both help find out if you have a disorder of your muscles, nerves, or both....

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