Procedures

MR ARTHROGRAMS PAIN MANAGEMENT Epidural Injections Facet Injections Nerve Root Blocks Joint Injections / Aspirations VERTEBROPLASTY FLUOROSCOPY PROCEDURES AND IMAGING LUMBAR PUNCTURE PICC & PORT PLACEMENT

Procedures

Nerve Root Blocks

Nerve root blocks are primarily used to diagnose the source of pain. They can also be used for therapeutic relief of back, neck, and leg pain.

After local anesthetic administration, the radiologist uses fluoroscopic imaging to place a needle through the skin and into the area adjacent to the specific nerve root in question. A local anesthetic and sometimes a steroid are then injected into the area, which bathes the nerve root and reduces or eliminates the associated pain.

You will be observed for approximately 30 minutes following the procedure. Activity should be limited for 24 hours following the procedure. Arrangements need to be made to have someone drive you home.