Injections
If you are suffering from pain, pain management injections can provide significant benefits. Not only do these treatments help reduce pain symptoms, but they also enhance your ability to engage in physical therapy. At STAR Health, our interventional pain management team offers various types of injections tailored to ease your discomfort and identify the underlying causes of your pain. Contact us today by phone or online to learn more about our pain management injection options.
What types of injections are available?
Dr. Fortin provides a variety of navigation-controlled injections to effectively treat pain. Our image-guided injections include:
This is one of the most common procedures for pain caused by disks or from entrapped nerves in the spine. During the procedure, Dr. Fortin directly instills a potent corticosteroid into a targeted area of your spine to reduce swelling and inflammation. Epidural steroid injections can offer pain relief as well as improved function for weeks, months, and at times years.
A sacroiliac joint injection may be recommended if you’re experiencing pain in your lower back, buttocks, or legs. The injection contains an anesthetic and steroid to reduce pain and inflammation.
Similar to the sacroiliac joint injection, a facet block may be indicated if you’re experiencing pain in your lower back, buttocks, or legs. The injection contains an anesthetic and steroid to reduce pain and inflammation.
Nerve block injections are used to either ease your pain or identify its source. Using image control called fluoroscopy, Dr. Fortin injects an anesthetic and a steroid into the sheath of the nerve suspected to be causing your pain.
A disc injection may be recommended if you have pain in the center of your back which is worsened by coughing, sneezing, bowel movement, bending, twisting, sitting, or lifting.
For joint conditions or soft-tissue injuries, Dr. Fortin offers an injection to ease pain, inflammation, and swelling. These injections are typically done under ultrasound guidance.
Using the latest technology in regenerative medicine, Dr. Fortin offers innovative injections, including stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. These injections may be recommended to support healing and provide long-term pain relief.
Key points to know about injection procedures:
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If you seek relief from pain without relying on addictive medications or invasive surgeries, you may be a suitable candidate for the expert interventional pain management services at STAR Health.
Am I a good candidate for injections?
As an experienced interventional pain management physician, Dr. Fortin evaluates your candidacy for injections based on comprehensive clinical expertise. To determine the root cause of your pain and tailor the right treatments, Dr. Fortin and his team perform a thorough physical examination and discuss your medical history and past treatments. Imaging tests may also be ordered for a more accurate diagnosis.
What happens during an injection appointment?
The specifics of your injection appointment will depend on the type of injection required. Dr. Fortin and his team will review the procedure in detail, ensuring you understand how to prepare for it. To ensure the precision of your injections, Dr. Fortin utilizes navigation equipment like fluoroscopy or ultrasound, along with imaging techniques such as MRI, CT scans, or X-rays during your treatment.
To learn more about how injection therapy can assist with your pain condition, call STAR Health or request an appointment online today.
