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Facet Joint Injections
Found on either sides of the rear of the spinal cord is the facet joints. These joints can become extremely painful when irritated or when inflamed.
Allen Finney
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Young ladies behind the counter were nice and professional. Dr. Khan was and is awesome. You felt he really cared which I have not felt in the 2 years I've been injured. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the hard time I had finding it.
charles griffin
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Have been doing a wonderful job with help with my nerve pain, listen to me, and my request no to be put on pain killers but to help find the problem, always return calls so glad is was referred to them.
Stacey Mejia
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Awesome staff Dr. Kahn is a really good Doctor he listens and is a helping man!! I appreciate all of your guys work you do for your patients!! You even call to give reminder the day before your appointment! Again that's so awesome!!
Forrest Hammer
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NOTHING BUT THE BEST. ABLE TO WALK. ABLE TO PERFORM TASKS THAT I COULDN'T FOR A LONG TIME, LIKE DAILY WALKING, BENDING OVER, CARRYING GROCERIES AND ENJOYING A MOVIE AT THE CINEMA. THANK YOU DR. ASIM KAHN.
Jeanne Neathery
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Dr RYklin is amazing. He treats each patient as if you’re his only one. I’ve been seeing him for 7yrs due to a neck injury. He definitely finds what pain management meets your individual needs. The practitioners are amazing as well!!!!
Marty Klopper
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Pain Dr office. Staff is friendly and professional. Lots of paper work to be filled out. Office was clean and neat. Masks on Staff at all times and required for patients to enter. Will be going back for follow-up appointments.
What is a facet joint injection?
A facet joint injection can be administered by a physician to help diagnose the origin of the patient’s discomfort, the procedure can also help alleviate pain and inflammation.
How is a facet joint injection administered?
1. Numbed Skin
Prior to commencing the procedure, the doctor injects a local anesthetic to desensitize the skin and tissue on top of the facet joint.
2. Placement Confirmed
The doctor inserts a contrast solution via the needle. The doctor utilizes a fluoroscope (a kind of x-ray equipment) to ensure that the end of the needles is accurately in place within the epidural space.
3. Medication Injected
Following the careful validation of the needle's exact position, the doctor positions a steroid-anesthetic medication. This prescription bathes the inflamed nerve roots which will help ease the pain being experienced by the patient.
A single or multiple-facet joint may be treated at the same time. In the event that the patient responds positively to the treatment, and the procedure causes the pain to lessen or go down, the experience only validates that the facet joint (single or multiple joints) injected was the original source of the pain the patient is experiencing.
4. End of Procedure
The pain in the back and neck may vanish, even immediately after a successful procedure due to the anesthetic that has been injected into the patient. As the anesthetic gradually disappears, the pain experienced prior to the injection may come back. As for the steroid, it will start to take effect during the number of days after the injection has been administered by the physician which will eventually help reduce the inflammation, swelling, and pain. The injection will bring relief, which can range from several days to an outstanding several months. However, only three injections can be provided per patient per year.
Learn more about Facet Joint Injections and how AZ Pain and Spine Institute uses it to treat conditions and alleviate pain.
Why choose AZ Pain and Spine Institute for your treatment?
We are a team of pain management doctors and specialists. Our physicians have double board certification in their chosen fields and have undergone additional fellowships in pain management. Our professionals have also received advanced medical training in minimally invasive spinal procedures and pain management, including Facet Joint Injections.