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Pain management injections can provide many benefits if you are suffering from pain. Not only does this treatment reduce pain symptoms, but it also improves your ability to participate in physical therapy. These injections are also used for diagnostic purposes to identify the underlying cause of your pain. Interventional pain management specialist Dr. Joseph Fortin, DO, at Spine Technology and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, offers multiple types of injections to ease the pain. To learn more about pain-management injections, contact the office today by phone or online.

What types of injections are available?

At Spine Technology and Rehabilitation, Dr. Fortin  provides multiple types of navigation controlled injections to treat pain.

Image-guided injections he offers include:

  • Epidural steroid injection –

    This is one of the most common procedures for pain caused by disks or from entrapped nerves in the spine. During the procedure, Fortin directly instills a potent corticosteroid into a targeted area of your spine to reduce swelling and inflammation.  Epidural steroid injection can offer pain relief as well as improved function for weeks, months, and at times years.

 

  • Sacroiliac joint injection –

    A sacroiliac joint injection may be recommended if you’re experiencing pain in your lower back, buttocks, or legs. The injection contains an anesthetic and steroid to reduce pain and inflammation.

 

  • Nerve block –

    Nerve block injections are used to either ease your pain or identify its source. Using guided imagery under fluoroscopy, Dr. Fortin injects medication containing an anesthetic and a steroid into or near the nerves suspected to be causing your pain.

  • Joint and soft tissue injections –

    For joint conditions or soft-tissue injuries, Dr. Fortin offers an injection to ease pain, inflammation, and swelling. These injections are typically done under ultrasound guidance.

  • Regenerative medicine –

    Using the latest technology in regenerative medicine,

 

Dr. Fortin offers innovative injections, including stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. These injections may be recommended to support healing and provide long-term pain relief.

The above injection procedures provide the added benefit of bolstering the rehabilitation process, while your pain and inflammation have been diminished; ultimately improving your function. Many of them can be repeated as needed.

Am I a good candidate for injections?

As an experienced interventional pain management physician and pain detective, Dr. Fortin determines if you are a good candidate for injections based on his broad and in-depth knowledge of the field. In order to find the root cause of your pain so that the right treatments can be provided, Dr. Fortin and his team conduct a thorough physical examination. They also speak with you about past treatments and medical history to gain a better understanding of your condition. He may also order imaging tests to further diagnose your condition.

What happens during an injection appointment?

Details of your injection will depend on the type of injection you need. Dr. Fortin and his team will thoroughly review what you can expect so that you know how to prepare for your appointment. To ensure the accuracy of your injections, Dr. Fortin uses guided imagery like fluoroscopy or ultrasound. He also utilizes imaging such as MRI or x-rays during your treatment.

To learn more about the use of injections for your pain condition, call Spine Technology and Rehabilitation or request an appointment online today.