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- The facet joints, found on both sides of the back of the spine, can become painfully irritated or inflamed.
- A facet joint injection may help diagnose the source of a patient’s pain. It can also relieve pain and inflammation.
- There is no reason to fast before this procedure
- The procedure takes a few minutes, but allow for about 30 minutes to check in and be monitored after
- If you are alone and plan to drive after this procedure, notify our team
- Steroid is given during these procedures, so we typically limit them to 3-4 times per year
- If you have an allergy to iodinated contrast or are taking a blood thinner, let our team know
