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Selective Nerve Root Block/Epidural Injection
Selective nerve root block can be considered when sciatic-like radiating pain and imaging suggest corresponding nerve root irritation, and it is hoped to further reduce inflammation or clarify the pain-causing segment on the basis of conservative treatment. Whether to implement it is related to segm
24-72h
Response window
Approx. $14,300
Treatment fee
Not included
- -Treatment fee
- -Travel costs
- -Optional extras
Hospital consultation window
Peking Union Medical College Hospital - Beijing - Grade 3A
Ruijin Hospital - Shanghai - Grade 3A
West China Hospital - Chengdu - Grade 3A
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How Selective Nerve Root Block/Epidural Injection is performed
Performed when symptoms and imaging suggest nerve root involvement and intervention is appropriate. Under sterile conditions, a puncture needle is positioned near the target nerve root through the intervertebral foramen under fluoroscopic or CT guidance. After angiography confirms the position, local anesthetics and corticosteroids are injected in divided doses to reduce the inflammatory response and for diagnostic localization. After completion, observe vital signs and sensory and motor changes, evaluate analgesia and functional improvement, and then give discharge and subsequent rehabilitation advice. The above is general health information, not medical advice; the specific information is subject to specialist assessment and hospital plan.
What is Selective Nerve Root Block/Epidural Injection?
Performed when symptoms and imaging suggest nerve root involvement and intervention is appropriate. Under sterile conditions, a puncture needle is positioned near the target nerve root through the intervertebral foramen under fluoroscopic or CT guidance. After angiography confirms the position, local anesthetics and corticosteroids are injected in divided doses to reduce the inflammatory response and for diagnostic localization. After completion, observe vital signs and sensory and motor changes, evaluate analgesia and functional improvement, and then give discharge and subsequent rehabilitation advice. The above is general health information, not medical advice; the specific information is subject to specialist assessment and hospital plan.
How is Selective Nerve Root Block/Epidural Injection performed?
Step 1
How Selective Nerve Root Block/Epidural Injection is performed
Performed when symptoms and imaging suggest nerve root involvement and intervention is appropriate. Under sterile conditions, a puncture needle is positioned near the target nerve root through the intervertebral foramen under fluoroscopic or CT guidance. After angiography confirms the position, local anesthetics and corticosteroids are injected in divided doses to reduce the inflammatory response and for diagnostic localization. After completion, observe vital signs and sensory and motor changes, evaluate analgesia and functional improvement, and then give discharge and subsequent rehabilitation advice. The above is general health information, not medical advice; the specific information is subject to specialist assessment and hospital plan.
Recovery process
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Recovery and stay
Including preoperative evaluation, day treatment and follow-up, the total stay is usually about 4–10 days; the specific stay is subject to the hospital schedule and individual recovery.
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