Facet joints between vertebrae help with spinal motion and stability. Arthritis or facet joint syndrome causes inflammation and pain.Anesthetic and corticosteroid are injected directly into the joints, providing immediate relief with longer-lasting steroid effects over two weeks.
During the Procedure
Light intravenous sedation is available for patients anxious about the procedure. In the procedure suite the skin is cleansed and a local anesthetic numbs the area near the affected facet joints.Once you are fully numb, your physician injects a mixture of local anesthetic and corticosteroid medication into the targeted joints. The needle is removed and you are taken to the recovery area.
After Your Procedure
Patients are closely monitored before being discharged home with care instructions. Immediate relief from the local anesthetic may last a few hours.If steroid is used, longer-term relief takes up to two weeks to take full effect and can last for several months.Common side effects such as nausea, dizziness, or pain at the procedure site usually resolve within a few days. Call your physician if any complications arise.
Is This Right for You
Facet joints sit at each segment of the spine, providing stability and helping guide motion. They can become painful and inflamed from arthritis, injury, or mechanical stress.Facet injections are the more localized and targeted option, addressing pain that originates in the joints themselves rather than pain radiating from a compressed nerve root.The injection serves two purposes, confirming whether the facet joints are the source of your pain and reducing inflammation. Your physician will guide that diagnosis. The next step is a conversation.
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