Facet Joint Injections

Facet Joint Injections

Back injuries and arthritis of the spine can result in painful facet joints. A facet joint injection is the injection of a local anesthetic and a steroid medication into the facet joints. The steroid medication relieves inflammation and can sometimes lead to long-term relief from pain. The pain relief afforded by a facet joint injection usually allows a patient to embark on a physical therapy treatment course to rehabilitate his/her injury or back condition. Facet joint injections are useful for pain relief and allow a physician to determine whether the facet joint is the source of the pain. This allows them to pinpoint and refine the diagnosis and treatment.

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