Diagnostic and Therapeutic Facet Joint Injections

A patient with inflammation in their facet joints, which are found in the back and neck, can benefit from a facet joint injection. Face injections involve administering a mixture of a local anaesthetic with cortisone, a powerful and long-lasting anti-inflammatory agent, into the facet joints. This short procedure can reduce inflammation and pain, including nerve irritation, in the joint space. in the joint space.

 

The actual procedure is carried out with the patient on their stomach, and then they are placed on their back or side. Although the patient may feel soreness in their neck or back after the injection, they should be able to return to work the following day.