PETRYCHENKO PHYSICIAN PCCaudal epidural steroid injection
For selected causes of lower-back and leg pain related to irritated spinal nerves.
Read the guide ↗INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT
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Plain-language guides to the procedures described by our practice. Learn what each one is for, what happens and what to discuss with your physician.
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Spine & joint injections
Cervical epidural steroid injection
For selected neck pain that travels into the shoulder or arm from an irritated nerve.
Read the guide ↗Facet joint injections & blocks
For suspected pain from the small joints that connect the bones of the spine.
Read the guide ↗Selective nerve root block
To investigate or ease pain associated with a particular spinal nerve root.
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Nerve & muscle treatments
Celiac plexus block
For selected persistent upper-abdominal pain, including pain associated with pancreatic disease or cancer.
Read the guide ↗Femoral nerve block
Temporary pain control for selected thigh or knee problems, often around surgery.
Read the guide ↗Peripheral nerve blocks
For selected pain linked to a nerve outside the brain and spinal cord.
Read the guide ↗Sympathetic nerve blocks
For selected pain conditions involving the sympathetic nervous system, such as some cases of complex regional pain syndrome.
Read the guide ↗Trigger point injections
For painful muscle knots associated with myofascial pain.
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Advanced & diagnostic options
Radiofrequency ablation
For selected chronic pain carried by specific nerves, often after helpful diagnostic blocks.
Read the guide ↗Spinal cord stimulation
An option for carefully selected persistent pain when other treatments have not provided sufficient benefit.
Read the guide ↗Discography · discogram
A diagnostic test considered in selected cases of persistent back pain; it is not a pain-relief treatment.
Read the guide ↗Percutaneous disc decompression · nucleoplasty
For selected disc-related symptoms after assessment of the type and location of a disc problem.
Read the guide ↗Intradiscal electrothermal therapy · IDET
A heat-based disc procedure sometimes considered for carefully selected disc-related back pain.
Read the guide ↗Before any procedure
Tell your team about all medications and supplements, blood thinners, allergies, diabetes, possible pregnancy and any infection. Do not stop prescribed medicines on your own. Follow the specific instructions you receive about food, drink, transportation and activity.
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