Infiltrations under fluoroscopy

Ultrasound under fluoroscopy is an examination that allows us to see the joint in real time as we proceed with the procedure

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Intra-articular infiltration under fluoroscopy consists of injecting an anti-inflammatory agent into the joints, bursa or tendons to relieve pain and inflammation. Facet blocks under fluoroscopy involve injecting medication (cortisone) into the facet joints of the spine (cervical, dorsal or lumbar) to temporarily relieve pain.

Several injections may be required. If so, a time interval is recommended between each injection (maximum of three injections per year at the same site). Selective epidural, commonly called "foraminal block", consists of injecting cortisone where the nerve roots of the spine emerge.

The health care professional invites you to lie down on the examination table. He or she will help you get into the best possible position for the procedure. The radiologist will perform an initial ultrasound and examine the affected area.

If the radiologist feels that you would benefit from a procedure, he or she will give you a local anesthetic by injection (e.g., lidocaine) near the muscle or joint.

The cortisone or viscosupplement is then injected.

To help you plan, the consultation may take 20 to 30 minutes, although the actual procedure may only take 10 to 15 minutes.

A medial order is required to perform this examination.

If you have a prescription for an ultrasound that is not mentioned, contact us

What is cortisone infiltration?

Cortisone injections (a powerful anti-inflammatory) are used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal problems such as

- shoulder pain (tendonitis, bursitis, impingement syndrome, arthritis)
- knee pain (osteoarthritis, meniscal tear, arthritis, crow's feet tendonitis)
- elbow pain (epicondylitis)
- hip pain (osteoarthritis, trochanteric bursitis)
- carpal tunnel syndrome;
- constrictive tenosynovitis (training finger)
- osteoarthritis of the thumb
- Arnold's neuralgia

What is Visco Supplement injection?

This is a procedure in which hyaluronic acids In joints damaged by osteoarthritis, such as the knees and hips, this lubricant is not present in sufficient quantities to maintain healthy cartilage.