Pain-relieving infiltrative therapy of the spine

Spinal infiltrative therapy comprises minimally invasive methods for the treatment of pain associated with degenerative, inflammatory or traumatic conditions of the spine. These procedures allow medications or biological substances to be injected into painful areas, reducing inflammation and pain. The treatment is suitable for patients with herniated discs, spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, facet joint syndrome, chronic neuropathic pain and degenerative changes of the spine.

At Bisturmed Medical Center, the following methods are performed under ultrasound (US) or X-ray (XR) guidance:

• Epidural block

• Facet joint block with corticosteroid

• High-concentration platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

• Nerve cryoanalgesia

Epidural block

This involves injecting an anesthetic and/or corticosteroid into the epidural space of the spine, helping to reduce inflammation and pain associated with herniated discs, spinal stenosis and radiculopathy.

Facet joint block with corticosteroid

The injection of an anesthetic and corticosteroid into the facet joints of the spine reduces inflammation and relieves chronic axial pain.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

The use of platelets obtained from the patient’s own blood to promote healing and regeneration of damaged tissues. It is indicated for chronic pain and degenerative changes of the spine.

Nerve cryoanalgesia

A method that uses low temperatures to temporarily interrupt the transmission of pain signals in peripheral nerves. It is indicated for chronic neuropathic pain and facet joint syndrome.