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Epidural Steroid InjectionsA minimally invasive procedure that addresses chronic low back pain by reducing inflammation from conditions like disc herniation, bone spurs, and sciatica.

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Radiofrequency AblationAlso called radiofrequency neurotomy, this minimally invasive procedure treats chronic arthritic pain in the lumbar, cervical, and thoracic spine using electrical current from radio waves, typically completed within 20 minutes.

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Spinal Cord StimulationA minimally invasive procedure using electrical impulses to modulate pain signals, treating chronic pain including low back pain, neck pain, CRPS, and diabetic neuropathy.

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Facet Joint InjectionsA minimally invasive procedure for treating facet joint pain caused by conditions like arthritis and facet joint syndrome.

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SI Joint FusionA minimally invasive procedure to treat lower back pain associated with the Sacro-Iliac Joint when conservative treatments prove ineffective.

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Platelet Rich PlasmaPRP injections use your own blood platelets to stimulate healing, performed under ultrasound or X-ray guidance by board-certified physicians.

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Kyphoplasty / VertebroplastyA minimally invasive procedure, also known as vertebroplasty, for treating spinal compression fractures, offering low complication risk and quick recovery time.

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IntraceptA minimally invasive, implant-free outpatient treatment that uses basivertebral nerve ablation to relieve chronic low back pain while preserving spinal structure.

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Lidocaine InfusionAn intravenous infusion that helps calm overactive nerve signaling for chronic neuropathic pain that has not responded to more traditional therapies.

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Trigger Point InjectionsA minimally invasive injection that treats myofascial muscle pain by releasing the knots and spasms, known as trigger points, that form within tight muscles.

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Nerve BlocksAn injection placed into a targeted nerve or group of nerves to interrupt pain signals, offering temporary or lasting relief while the underlying cause is treated.

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St. George · Washington CountyNerve block injectionsin St. George.Nerve block injections offer temporary pain relief so you can address the underlying cause and take part in physical therapy and other pain management programs.

617 E. Riverside Dr, Suite 301, St. George, UT 84790(435) 216-7000Mon – Fri · 8 – 5

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Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Radiofrequency neurotomy, also called RFA, reduces pain by ablating nerves that send pain signals to the brain using a heated electrode placed under fluoroscopic guidance.It is a safe outpatient procedure typically completed within 20 minutes, and takes 4-6 weeks to reach full effect as soft tissues heal.

The Procedure Step by Step

You lie face down and receive relaxation medicine. The area is sterilized and numbed, then live fluoroscopy guides a small cannula to the affected medial nerve.A mild test current briefly reaches the nerve and produces a small muscle twitch, confirming the correct target. Numbing medication follows, then heat creates the lesion.The cannula and electrode are removed at the end, and the process can be repeated for additional nerves that require treatment.

After Your Procedure

You are monitored for several minutes before going home, and should have someone drive you if sedation was used. Soreness at the procedure sites is common for several days.Ice, rest, and over-the-counter medications ease discomfort. Treated nerves take about three to four weeks to fully die, and pain may persist until then.Relief generally lasts nine to fourteen months, and sometimes as long as two years. Treated nerves can regenerate over time, and the procedure may be repeated.

Is This Right for You

Radiofrequency ablation treats chronic arthritic pain throughout the spine, including facet joint pain in the lumbar, cervical, and thoracic regions caused by facet joint syndrome and osteoarthritis.Candidacy is usually established first with a medial branch block. When that diagnostic injection relieves your pain, it confirms the facet joints as the source.If arthritic spine pain has brought stiffness and reduced range of motion, you may be a candidate. Your physician will evaluate you. The next step is a conversation.

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