How is a Sacroiliac Joint Injection done?
In the x-ray room, your doctor will clean your back with antiseptic solution and numb your skin with anesthetic prior to performing the Sacroiliac Injections. With the aid of an x-ray unit (a C-arm fluoroscope), the physician directs a needle through the back into the specific region to be injected. Once the localization is appropriate, a mixture of local anesthetic and cortisone is injected into the sacroiliac joint. The anesthetic and steroid combination is able to work in the joint as well as around the surrounding soft tissues. After the procedure. • After your injection, you will need to be observed for a short time, often 30 minutes. • It is recommended that you have someone drive you home afterward. • If you feel comfortable, it is often possible to return to work the same day. Selective Nerve Root Block/Facet Injections Who should have a Selective Nerve Root Block/Facet Injection? Patients who suffer from low back and leg pain caused by inflammation or irritation of specific ne
