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Injection Procedures |
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 | Pain management procedures fall into two categories —diagnostic and therapeutic. Diagnostic procedures result in additional knowledge about your condition and finding the source of your pain. Therapeutic procedures can result in pain relief with the goal of returning you to normal activity.
For imaging, we use fluoroscopy, a type of low-dosage x-ray. Fluoroscopy allows us to clearly see the spinal area in real time, on a video monitor, so we can see exactly how the procedure is progressing.
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All of these procedures are image-guided injections through a precisely placed, small needle.
Other Injection Procedures Before Making Your Appointment
Let the scheduler know about any of the following: - Pregnancy – known or possible
- Allergies
- Blood thinners such as coumadin
Patient Preparation
You must have with you: - Previous x-rays if requested by your healthcare provider's office
- Your appointment form
- Complete insurance information including your insurance card
For all injection procedures: - Do not eat solid food 3 hours prior to the appointment
Patient Experience
A subspecialty trained radiologist, a physician who has special training, expertise and experience in these areas, does the procedures. Our radiologists have performed thousands of spinal injection procedures. The procedures are done on an outpatient basis and you’ll have little restriction on eating or drinking before your appointment.
A small needle will be inserted in your back or neck into an area or part of your spine. Contrast agent, anesthetic and/or steroid preparation will be injected, depending on the procedure. The contrast agent helps confirm the precise location for the injection, anesthetic helps give immediate pain relief, and the steroid preparation may be effective in long term control of your symptoms.
After Your Exam
After the procedure, you will be observed for a short time and then you will need to have someone drive you home. Although side effects are rare, there could be bleeding, infection, neural injury, headache, temporary numbness, weakness or facial flushing. You can resume normal activity the next day.
Injection Procedures are available at: Coon Rapids, Centennial Lakes and Maple Grove |
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