What is Facet joint injections?
Category: Procedures
Facet joints are small joints at each segment of the spine that provide stability and help guide motion that become painful due to arthritis of the spine, injury or stress. Injections with a steroid medication are intended to anesthetize the facet joints and block the pain.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 26 | 15 | |
| Neck pain | 8 | 1 | |
| Pain | 6 | 1 | |
| Pain in lower back | 2 | 0 | |
| Pain in shoulder(s) | 2 | 0 | |
| Sacroiliac joint dysfunction | 2 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 14 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Facet joint injections
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Hot flashes | 1 | |
| Muscle soreness | 1 |
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