EPIDURAL INJECTIONS

by y2madmin | Sep 2, 2020

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

by y2madmin | Sep 2, 2020

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

by y2madmin | Sep 2, 2020

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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DORSAL ROOT GANGLION STIMULATOR (DRG)

by y2madmin | Sep 2, 2020

DORSAL ROOT GANGLION STIMULATOR (DRG) Pumps & Stimulators Implants Spinal cord stimulation therapy and peripheral nerve field stimulation are related types of electrical stimulation that treat chronic pain. Mild electrical pulses are directed to disrupt pain messages to the brain, reducing the feeling of pain. Spinal cord stimulation is used most often after nonsurgical pain treatment options have failed to provide sufficient relief. Spinal cord stimulators may be used to treat or manage different types of...

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DISCOGRAM

by y2madmin | Sep 2, 2020

DISCOGRAM Discogram A discogram is an invasive diagnostic test that uses x-rays to examine the intervertebral discs of your spine and evaluate painful or degenerative disc(s). During this diagnostic procedure, the physician is able to locate which discs are damaged and are causing back pain precisely.   Discogram Process A special dye is injected into the injured disc or series of discs. The dye makes the disc visible on a fluoroscope monitor and x-ray film. If the contrast dye spreads outside the center of...

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