Interventional Pain Management

Computer-Tomographic- and Image Intensifier- Guided Facet Block (Injection Of Vertebral Joints) Precise placement of a special needle directly into the affected vertebral joint is made possible through the use of image intensifying technology and, when necessary, contrast medium. Medication is injected after needle placement.

Indications

• Arthrosis of vertebral joints
  
• Spinal column anomalies
  
• Facet syndrome (vertebral joint pain)
  
• pseudo-radicular pain (local, non-radiating pain)
  
• diagnostic blocks (before thermocoagulation treatment)
  
• fixation of the smaller vertebral joints
  

Value

Image intensifying technology makes precise facet block treatment possible; the correct diagnosis is, however, required. Follow-up treatment such as physical therapy is necessary. The procedure may sometimes have to be repeated.

Advantage

This is a minimal invasive procedure, available on an out-patient basis. Long and involved surgical procedures are rendered unnecessary. Medications can be reduced after treatment.

Follow-Up

This is a minimal invasive procedure, available on an out-patient basis. Long and involved surgical procedures are rendered unnecessary. Medications can be reduced after treatment.

Work

Light physical activity is usually possible one to two weeks after treatment, depending on diagnosis.

Sport

Sports can usually be resumed after treatment.

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