Guided facet joint injection (spine)
Corticosteroid injection into spinal facet joints for facet-origin pain.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Facet syndrome (posterior articular spinal pain).
Procedure
Fluoroscopy/CT-guided injection into facet joint or medial branch. Duration: 15 minutes.
Risks
Infection, post-injection pain.
Recovery
May serve as diagnostic test before facet denervation.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
3 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry