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- Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Diagnostic Nerve Block
- Viadisc for Degernerative Disc Disease
- Pain Evaluation & Consultation
- Facet Joint Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Rhizotomy
- Coccyx Block
- Sprint PNS - Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Lumbar Sympathetic Block
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial
- Knee Injection
- Shoulder Injection
- Hip Injection
- Electromyography (EMG)
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Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
A Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection (TFESI) is a specialized procedure used to relieve chronic pain caused by irritated spinal nerves. Unlike a standard epidural, which delivers medication into the general epidural space, a transforaminal approach targets the neural foramen—the small “exit window” where a specific nerve root leaves the spinal canal. By entering from the side of the spine, a physician can deliver a potent mixture of an anesthetic and a corticosteroid directly to the site of inflammation.
This procedure is most commonly used to treat conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or sciatica. Because the injection is highly localized, it often requires the use of fluoroscopy (live X-ray guidance) and contrast dye to ensure the needle is positioned safely and accurately. While a TFESI is not always a permanent cure, it can significantly reduce swelling and “fire” in the nerve, providing a window of relief that allows patients to progress with physical therapy and avoid more invasive surgical options.
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Video Presentation
Dealing with radiating nerve pain can be an exhausting experience, often making simple daily movements feel impossible. This video provides a clear, step-by-step look at the Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection, a precise and minimally invasive treatment designed to target the exact source of your discomfort.
By delivering specialized medication directly to the affected nerve root, this procedure aims to shut down inflammation and help you get back to a more active, pain-free life. Watch below to see how this targeted approach works and what you can expect during the process.
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What to do next: Please call your PCP and request they send a referral to our clinic first. Once we receive and process the referral, we will contact you immediately to schedule your appointment.
