Computertomographic- and image converter-aided facet block (injection in the vertebral joint)

With the help of an image converter and, if necessary, the injection of an x-ray image intensifier, a special injection needle is precisely placed directly within the vertebral joint. Following precise placement, various medications are injected.

Indication

• arthrosis of vertebral joints

• dislocation of the spinal column

• facet syndrome (vertebral joint pain)

• pseudoradicular pain (local, non-radiating pain)

• diagnostic blocks (i.e. prior to heat probe-therapy/thermocoagulation)

• blockage of small vertebral joints

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