Spine Injections

Spine injections are minimally invasive procedures used to diagnose or treat a variety of spinal conditions. These injections deliver medications directly to the spine to reduce pain, inflammation or to improve mobility. Mr. Irfan Malik use advanced imaging guidance to ensure precise delivery, offering relief from chronic pain and improved quality of life.

Spine Injections

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Epidural Spine Injections

Epidural spine injections reduce inflammation and pain around spinal nerves.

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Face Joint Injections

Face joint injections address arthritis or joint pain in the spine

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Nerve Root

Nerve root blocks target specific irritated nerves causing pain.

Overview

Spine injections are a versatile treatment option for patients suffering from chronic spinal pain due to conditions like herniated discs, sciatica or spinal stenosis. These injections can serve both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes by identifying the source of pain and providing targeted relief through anti inflammatory medications or anesthetics.

Key Benefits of Spine Injections

  1. Spine injections involve a small needle and targeted medication delivery, making it a less invasive alternative to surgery. This approach provides patients with significant pain relief without the need of extensive recovery of hospitalization.
  2. Spine injections can offer rapid pain relief, often within hour or days of the procedure. This allows patients to return to their normal activities more quickly than with other treatments such as surgery. This minimally invasive nature of the injection also means there is minimal downtime or post-operative care required.
Key Benefits of Spine Injections

Related Conditions

  1. Herniated discs
  2. Spinal stenosis
  3. Sciatica
  4. Facet joint syndrome
  5. Spondylolisthesis
  6. Degenerative disc disease

Indications of Spine Injections

Spine injections are recommended for patients with chronic spinal pain that has not responded to conservative treatments like medications, physical therapy or rest. Common conditions treated with spine injections include:

  1. Sciatica or nerve root pain
  2. Herniated or bulging discs
  3. Spinal stenosis
  4. Inflammation in the facet joints or sacroiliac joint.

Pre Procedure

Before the procedure, patients may undergo imaging tests like MRI or CT scans to help pinpoint the source of pain. Your specialist will review your medical history and medications to make sure you are a suitable candidate. You may be advised to avoid certain medications, particularly blood thinners, in the days leading up to the injection. Fasting may be required for a few hours before the procedure.

Procedure

Spine injections are typically performed on an outpatient basis. The patient will lie on a table, and the injection site will be cleaned and numbed with a local anesthetic. Using real time imaging, the specialist will guide the needle to target area of the spine. Depending on the condition being treated, different types of injections may be used, such as epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections or nerve blocks. The medication is injected directly to the problem area, providing rapid pain relief and reducing inflammation.

Post Procedure

After the injection, patients are monitored for a short period before being discharged. Most patients can resume their normal activities within 24 hours, although heavy lifting and strenuous exercise should be avoided for a few days. Pain relief typically within a few days and can last from weeks to months. Follow up appointments may be scheduled to assess the effectiveness of the injection and determine if further treatment is necessary.

Risks of Spine Injections

Risk and Complications

  1. Infection at the injection site.
  2. Bleeding or hematoma formation
  3. Nerve damage 
  4. Temporary increase in pain
  5. Allergic reaction to medications
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