Vertebroplasty - Overview This minimally-invasive procedure is an injection of bone cement into a vertebra. It stabilizes a compression fracture of the spine. One or more vertebrae may need to be treated. Preparation In preparation for the procedure, you lie face down.You may be given medicine to make [...]

Thoracic Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection (Fluoroscopic Method) - Overview This injection treats the pain of an inflamed nerve in your thoracic spine. It relieves nerve swelling. If you have a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or some other problem that presses on a nerve, it may help you. Preparation To [...]

Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection - Overview This outpatient procedure is an injection performed to relieve pain in the upper back. Preparation The patient sits or lies down to expose the back. The back is cleaned and sterilized, and a local anesthetic is administered to numb the tissue of the [...]

Selective Nerve Root Block (SNRB) in the Lumbar Spine - Overview This injection targets a painful nerve in your lumbar spine. It helps your doctor find which nerve is hurt by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or some other problem. It may give you pain relief. Preparation To begin, [...]

TransLoc 3D™ SI JOINT FUSION SYSTEM - TransLoc 3D™ is the next evolution in fixating the sacroiliac (SI) joint. Incorporating CornerLoc’s patented and proven CornerLocing technology1 , together with state-of-the-art 3D printed titanium macro and microporosity in the new ultra-porous posterior titanium implant and lateral oblique compression screw, [...]

Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injection - Overview This injection procedure is performed to relieve pain caused by arthritis in the sacroiliac joint where the spine and hip bone meet. The steroid medication can reduce swelling and inflammation in the joint. Sacroiliac Joint Located The patient lies face down. A cushion [...]

Radiofrequency Neurotomy of the Thoracic Facets - Overview This procedure uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your upper back. It eases pain that isn't helped by medications or physical therapy. Preparation To begin, you lie on your stomach. You may be given medicine to [...]

Radiofrequency Neurotomy of the Lumbar Facets - Overview This procedure uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your lower back. It eases pain that isn't helped by medications or physical therapy. Preparation To begin, you lie on your stomach. You may be given medicine to [...]

Medial Branch Block (Cervical) - OverviewThis is an injection of numbing medicine that bathes the medial branch nerves. These nerves are attached to the facet joints of the spine. Disease or injury of these joints can cause pain in the medial branch nerves. This pain may travel through the [...]

Medial Branch Block - Overview This is an injection of numbing medicine. It bathes the medial branch nerves, which attach to the facet joints of your spine. These nerves hurt when facet joints are injured or diseased. The injection helps find the source of your pain. And it may [...]

Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection - Overview This outpatient procedure is an injection of asteroid-anesthetic medication. The medication can reduce swelling and inflammation of irritated spinal nerves. This procedure is performed to relieve pain in the lower back and pain that radiates from the back to the legs. The [...]

Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection (Without Contrast) - OverviewThis injection procedure is performed to relieve low back and radiating leg pain. Steroid medication can reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by spinal conditions.FluoroscopeThe patient lays face down. A cushion under the stomach area provides comfort and flexes the back.In this [...]

Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection - OverviewThis injection procedure is performed to relieve low back and radiating leg pain. Steroid medication can reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by spinal conditions.Patient PositioningThe patient lies face down. A cushion under the stomach area provides comfort and flexes the back.In this position, [...]

Kyphoplasty (Balloon Vertebroplasty) - OverviewThis minimally-invasive procedure repairs a vertebral compression fracture. It helps restore the spine's natural shape. Some patients experience rapid pain relief after the procedure.PreparationBefore the procedure, you are anesthetized. The physician guides a needle through the skin of your back and into your fractured vertebra. [...]

Greater Occipital Nerve Block - Overview This injection treats one or both greater occipital nerves. These nerves branch out from the spine in your neck. They supply feeling to your scalp at the top of your head and over your ears. A greater occipital nerve block manages pain and [...]

Facet Joint Injections (Cervical) - Overview These injections help your doctor find or treat pain in the facet joints of your neck. Facet joints are found on both sides of your spine. Your vertebrae connect at these joints. Preparation To begin, your skin is numbed. With the help of [...]

Facet Joint Injections - Overview The facet joints, found on both sides of the back of the spine, can become painfully irritated or inflamed. A facet joint injection may help diagnose the source of a patient's pain. It can also relieve pain and inflammation. Skin Numbed In preparation for [...]

Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) in the Cervical Spine - Overview This injection treats the pain of an inflamed nerve in your cervical spine. It relieves nerve swelling. If you have a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or some other problem that's pressing on a nerve, it may help you. Preparation [...]

Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection - This injection procedure is performed to relieve neck, shoulder and arm pain related to compression of a nerve root in the cervical spine. Conditions such as herniated discs and spinal stenosis can compress nerves, causing inflammation and pain. The medication injected helps decrease [...]

Discography (Thoracic) - Overview This procedure, also called a "discogram," helps your doctor find painful spinal discs. It can show the source of pain in your back. To see how it works,let's watch a discography done in the thoracic spine. Preparation To begin, you lie down and you are [...]

Discography (Lumbar) - Overview This procedure, also called a "discogram," helps your doctor find painful spinal discs. It can show the source of pain in your back. To see how it works, let's watch a discography done in the lumbar spine. Preparation To begin, you lie down and you [...]

Discography (Cervical) - Overview This procedure, also called a "discogram," helps your doctor find painful spinal discs. It can show the source of pain in your neck. To see how it works, let's watch a discography done in the cervical spine. Preparation To begin, you lie down and you [...]

Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Neurotomy - Overview This procedure uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your neck. It eases pain that isn't helped by medications or physical therapy. Preparation To begin, you lie on your stomach. You may be given medicine to relax you. We [...]

Celiac Plexus Block (Percutaneous Approach)- Overview This procedure temporarily disrupts the nerves of the celiac plexus. These nerves branch away from your spine. They connect to the organs in your abdomen. Pain signals caused by conditions such as pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer travel through these nerves on the way [...]

Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection - Overview This outpatient procedure is an injection of asteroid-anesthetic medication through an opening in the sacrum. The medication can reduce swelling and inflammation of irritated spinal nerves. The injection takes only a few minutes to complete. Preparation In preparation for the procedure, the patient [...]

Stellate Ganglion Block - Overview A stellate ganglion nerve block is an injection that numbs branches of nerves in your neck. This helps doctors find and treat a number of problems linked to the nerves. Treatment may require a series of injections. About the Stellate Ganglion Nerves The stellate [...]

PRP Therapy - Overview Platelet rich plasma therapy can help injured joints and other problems. It uses parts of your own blood to reduce pain and speed up healing. Can it Help Me? PRP may help if you have: meniscus tears in your knee. Rotator cuff tears in your [...]

Lumbar Sympathetic Block - Overview This procedure is an injection that numbs branches of nerves in your lower back. It helps doctors find and treat a number of problems linked to these nerves. Usually, a series of injections is needed to treat a problem. About the Sympathetic Nerves The [...]

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS): A Guide to the Trial and Permanent Procedure What is Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)? Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is an advanced treatment that uses low-voltage electrical impulses to alleviate chronic pain in the back, arms, and legs. By delivering these pulses directly to the [...]

Selective Nerve Root Block (SNRB) in the Cervical Spine - Overview This injection targets a painful nerve in your cervical spine. It helps your doctor find which nerve is pressed on by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or some other problem. It may give you pain relief. Preparation To [...]

Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection: Relief for Neck and Arm Pain A Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection (CESI) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to relieve chronic pain in the neck, shoulders, and arms. If you are suffering from a pinched nerve or inflammation in the cervical spine, this treatment [...]