Understanding Image-Guided Spine Injections
How X-ray guided injections work, who they may help, and what to expect.
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TL;DR Quick answer
Image-guided injections use live X-ray or ultrasound to place medicine exactly where it is needed. Most are day-care procedures under local anaesthetic, taking 15 to 45 minutes. Results vary, and they work best as part of a wider plan with exercise.
Key takeaways
- Image guidance shows the needle position in real time
- Most injections are day-care procedures under local anaesthetic
- Results vary; injections work best as part of a wider plan
Image-guided injections allow medicine to be delivered precisely to the structure causing pain.
How they work
Live X-ray (fluoroscopy) or ultrasound shows the needle position in real time, so the medicine reaches the right place.
What to expect
Most injections are day-care procedures under local anaesthetic. Your doctor will explain the benefits and risks for your situation.
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