Facet Joint Injections
About Facet Joint Injections
Facet joint injections are spinal injections used to treat pain arising from small joints in the spine.
Overview
These injections contain anesthetic and steroid medication to reduce inflammation and relieve chronic spinal pain.
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms That May Require Facet Joint Injections
- ⦾ Chronic neck pain
- ⦾ Lower back stiffness
- ⦾ Pain worsening with movement
- ⦾ Difficulty bending or twisting
- ⦾ Muscle spasms around the spine
Recovery & Outlook
Facet joint injections can improve comfort and mobility.
Risks
- ⦾ Temporary soreness at injection site
- ⦾ Infection risk
- ⦾ Allergic reactions
- ⦾ Bleeding complications
- ⦾ Limited duration of pain relief
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Rest briefly after injection
- ⦾ Avoid strenuous activity temporarily
- ⦾ Apply ice if soreness occurs
- ⦾ Continue physiotherapy exercises
- ⦾ Monitor for unusual symptoms
Conclusion
Facet joint injections help relieve chronic spinal joint pain.
Doctors Who Perform Facet Joint Injections
Meet experienced orthopedics (bone & joint care) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform facet joint injections.
Dr Naveen Kumar B M
MBBS, MS Orthopedics
KMC: 112492
Consultant Arthroplasty, Trauma, Sports Medicine ad Arthroscopy Surgeon
Dr Sharan Achar T
MBBS, MS Ortho, DNB, FASSI, FAO
KMC: 109282
Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Dr Sudhindra Dharmavaram
MBBS, MD (ANAES), FFPMRCA (UK) - Orthopedics
KMC: 80575
Consultant Orthopaedics Surgeon
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