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Complications Of Pain Management Explained by Interventional Radiologist

Facet joint block is an injection of local anaesthetic and steroid that reduces inflammation in facet joint space of vertebrae of spine and relieves back pain. It is a minimally invasive procedure and we do it under CT guidance. Facet joints are made of cartilage and are responsible for your flexibility and ability to bend and twist. Your nerves pass through them to go to other parts of your body.The vertebrae in spine have two.<br><br>

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Complications Of Pain Management Explained by Interventional Radiologist

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  1. Pain Management InDelhi • What is it? • Facet joint block is an injection of local anaesthetic and steroid that reduces inflammation in facet joint space of vertebrae of spine and relieves back pain. It is a minimally invasive procedure and we do it under CT guidance. Facet joints are made of cartilage and are responsible for your flexibility and ability to bend and twist. Your nerves pass through them to go to other partsof • your body. The vertebrae in spine havetwo • Why? (Indications) • Tired of taking pain medications every day for backpain. • Back pain due to injury, arthritic changes or stress on thespine. • Help tolerate physical therapy or other rehabilitativeexercises. Why not?(Contraindications) • Pregnant women • Allergy to localanaesthetics • Severe uncomfortable coagulator What are you supposed to do beforeprocedure? (Preparation) • Book an appointment with us and visit us inOPD. • You may need some blood tests prior toprocedure. • Stop any blood thinner drugs afterconsultation. • Have an early morning , light breakfast on the day ofprocedure. • Bring any MRI/CT scans doneearlier. • One accompanyingperson. • Approximate stay inhospital • Facet joint injections are outpatient procedure. The maximum stay in hospital can be 1 day. No sedation is required. Complications • The risk of complications are verylow. • Infection

  2. Bleeding • Neurological damage • Slight numbness in your back or neck that normally disappears after a couplehours. • Resume to work • You can resume work by nextday. • Results • You may notice the pain subsides for a few hours immediately following the injection due to local anaesthetic. Two to five days later, you should experience even longer-lasting pain relief as the anti-inflammatory agent kicks in. You can expect to see a significant reduction of your pain within two weeks at most. Sometimes, lasting relief is seen within 48-72 hours following successful procedure. • How long the pain relief lasts is different for eachperson. • It may last for as long as six months, which gives your body time to heal. Rest and activity modification, compounded by pain relief, often can be the best treatment, helping you avoid surgical options.

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