What is an Image Guided
Injection to Spine?
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Image Guided Injections to Spine are specialised procedures that utilise advanced imaging technology to precisely administer medication into the spinal area, targeting specific sources of pain. It’s a minimally invasive procedure where medication, such as a corticosteroid or anaesthetic, is injected into the spine under the guidance of imaging technology like fluoroscopy or CT scan. An Image-Guided Injection Therapy in the Lumbar Spine in London provides real-time spine visualisation, allowing the surgeon to place the injection needle accurately and deliver medication to the affected area. These injections offer enhanced precision, increasing the effectiveness of treatment while minimising the risk of complications.
1. Acute or chronic back pain that has not responded to conservative treatments like medication or physical therapy
2. Pain that radiates into the legs or arms, indicating potential nerve involvement
3. Diagnosis of conditions such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, facet joint arthritis or degenerative disc disease
4. Difficulty with mobility or performing daily activities due to spinal pain
What do Image Guided Injections to Spine Treat?
Disc-related issues :
Herniated discs, bulging discs, or degenerative disc disease causing back or neck pain
Facet joint pain :
Arthritis or inflammation in the small joints of the spine
Nerve irritation :
Pinched nerves or neuropathic pain originating from the spine
Spinal stenosis :
Narrowing of the spinal canal leading to compression of nerves or spinal cord.