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Facet Joint Injections
A facet joint injection is a minimally invasive procedure that helps diagnose and relieve pain caused by the small joints in your spine. Guided by X-ray imaging, a doctor injects a numbing medication and a steroid directly into the affected joint to reduce inflammation and discomfort. This treatment is often used for neck, mid-back, or lower back pain caused by arthritis, injury, or normal wear and tear, and can provide relief lasting from days to several months.
What Conditions Are Treated With Facet Joint Injections?
Facet joint injections are often used to treat pain caused by conditions that affect the small joints along your spine. These include facet joint arthritis (spinal osteoarthritis), degenerative disc disease, spinal injuries, and inflammation from everyday wear and tear. They can also help with pain from conditions like spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, or whiplash. In many cases, these injections are used when pain is linked to movement, such as bending or twisting, and may be recommended if other treatments like medication or physical therapy haven’t provided enough relief.
- Facet joint arthritis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spondylosis
- Spondylolisthesis
When Should You Consider Facet Joint Injections?
You may want to consider a facet joint injection if you have persistent neck, mid-back, or lower back pain that hasn’t improved with other treatments like medication, physical therapy, or rest. They are often recommended when your pain is suspected to come from the facet joints, especially if it worsens with twisting, bending, or arching your back. This procedure can also be helpful when your doctor needs to confirm whether these joints are the source of your discomfort before suggesting longer-term treatments.
What to Expect from Facet Joint Injection Procedure
A facet joint injection is a quick, minimally invasive procedure designed to help relieve pain from the small joints in your spine. You’ll lie comfortably while your doctor uses live X-ray guidance to accurately place a thin needle into the affected joint.
Once the needle is in position, a combination of numbing medicine and anti-inflammatory steroid is injected to reduce pain and swelling. The entire process usually takes less than 30 minutes, and you can typically go home the same day.
Many patients notice immediate relief from the numbing medicine, with the steroid providing longer-lasting improvement over the following days.
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