Is a procedure used to treat pain caused by compression fractures of the spine.
A needle is inserted into a vertebra of the spine and a cement like mixture is injected into the disc that is weakened or compressed. The result is nearly immediate pain relief for the patient.
Helps to relieve back pain due to herniated disks. A thin needle is placed into the epidural space under x-ray guidance, and a combination of anesthetic and a steroid is injected which results in rapid improvement of pain and reduction in inflammation.
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