Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) in Boston, MA
What is an Epidural Steroid Injection in the Cervical Spine?
This injection treats the pain of an inflamed nerve in your cervical spine. It relieves nerve swelling. If you have a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or some other problem that’s pressing on a nerve, it may help you.
If you’re seeking an epidural steroid injection in the Boston area, contact spine surgeon Frank Pedlow, MD today to schedule an appointment. Dr. Pedlow will be able to determine whether a steroid injection is right for you, and, if so, perform the injection safely and effectively. Give our office a call at (617) 227-9300 or request an appointment through our secure online form.
Before the Injection
To begin, you lie down. You may be given medicine to help you relax. You are numbed with an injection of local anesthetic.
Placing the Needle
Next, a needle is inserted through this numbed tissue. The doctor uses a fluoroscope (a video x-ray device) to guide the needle into the epidural space. That’s the space around your inflamed nerve. The doctor may inject contrast dye to make sure the needle is in the right place.
The Epidural Steroid Injection
Finally, the doctor injects the medicine. It bathes the painful nerve. It relieves pain and swelling. If you have other painful nerves, you may need more than one injection.
After the Steroid Injection
After your injection, you’ll be watched for a short time, then you can go home. To get the full benefit, you may need to come back for more injections. Your doctor will create a plan that’s right for you.
Schedule a Steroid Injection Consultation
If you would like to learn more about epidural steroid injections, contact spine specialist Frank X. Pedlow, MD in Boston, MA today by calling (617) 227-9300 or using our secure form. Dr. Pedlow is a member of the North American Spine Society and has extensive experience performing epidural steroid injections.