Guided foraminal injection (spine)
Corticosteroid injection directly into the intervertebral foramen around the compressed nerve root.
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
Radiculopathy from disc herniation or foraminal stenosis resistant to medical treatment.
Procedure
Fluoroscopy/CT-guided fine needle into foramen at nerve root. Corticosteroid/anesthetic injection. Duration: 15-20 minutes.
Risks
Nerve injury, intravascular injection (stroke risk in cervical spine), infection.
Recovery
Effect in days. Also has diagnostic value (therapeutic test).
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