What is Spinal Injections?
Category: Procedures
Most popular types: Medial branch block-Facet Joint Medial Branch Block - Tailbone Medial Spinal Block
There are several types of spinal injections, often referred to as nerve blocks or blocks. They may be used for both pain relief and diagnostic purposes. Common spinal injections include: Epidural Steroid Injection, Facet Injections, and Selective Nerve Root Block.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain in lower back | 22 | 9 | |
| Back pain | 12 | 6 | |
| Neck pain | 9 | 3 | |
| Arthritis pain | 2 | 1 | |
| Bulging disk lower L4 and L5 | 2 | 0 | |
| Pain in leg(s) | 2 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 8 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Spinal Injections
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 2 | |
| Chronic pain syndrome | 1 | |
| Compression fracture of spine | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Neck pain | 1 | |
| Paralysis of body (left side) | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started having Spinal Injections after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin (Neurontin) | 1 |
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