Anti-inflammatory Injections: what you need to know

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Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano

Principal Orthopedic Spine surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport.

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a. What are they

What are they — Anti-inflammatory Injections: what you need to know

Injections that deliver corticosteroids (like triamcinolone, methylprednisolone, or dexamethasone) directly to the site of pain/inflammation.

b. Common types

Common types — Anti-inflammatory Injections: what you need to know

EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTIONS
FACET JOINTS
SACROILIAC JOINTS
Joint injections
Trigger points
Bursa

c. What they do

What they do — Anti-inflammatory Injections: what you need to know

Reduce inflammation
Relieve pain, numbness and stiffness
Help improve function

d. Potential side effects

Potential side effects — Anti-inflammatory Injections: what you need to know

Pain flare – Steroid flare for first 2 days
Facial flushing
Elevated BSL
Insomina or mood changes
Point infection

e. Avoid after injection

Avoid after injection — Anti-inflammatory Injections: what you need to know

Heavy lifting or sternous activity
Soaking area
NSAIDs

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