na27810 Summergate Blvd, , Wesley Chapel, FL 33544naWesley Chapel27810 Summergate Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544Hours Of Operation:Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMThursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMSaturday: ClosedSunday: ClosedBook Online813-388-2948
na38011 Arbor Ridge Drive, , Zephyrhills, FL 33540naZephyrhills38011 Arbor Ridge Drive, Zephyrhills, FL 33540Hours Of Operation:Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMThursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMSaturday: ClosedSunday: ClosedBook Online813-388-2948
na428 West Brandon Boulevard, , Brandon, FL 33511naBrandon428 West Brandon Boulevard, Brandon, FL 33511Hours Of Operation:Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMThursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMSaturday: ClosedSunday: ClosedBook Online813-388-2948
na325 Clyde Morris Blvd, #400, Ormond Beach, FL 32174naOrmond Beach325 Clyde Morris Blvd, #400Ormond Beach, FL 32174Hours Of Operation:Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMThursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMSaturday: ClosedSunday: ClosedBook Online813-388-2948
na780 Dunlawton Ave, #103, Port Orange, FL 32127naPort Orange780 Dunlawton Ave, #103Port Orange, FL 32127Hours Of Operation:Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMThursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMSaturday: ClosedSunday: ClosedBook Online813-388-2948
na508 South Habana Avenue, Suite 360, Tampa, FL 33606naTampa508 South Habana Avenue, Suite 360Tampa, FL 33606Hours Of Operation:Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMThursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMSaturday: ClosedSunday: ClosedBook Online813-388-2948
na11946 Boyette Rd, , Riverview, FL 33569naRiverview11946 Boyette Rd, Riverview, FL 33569Hours Of Operation:Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PMTuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PMWednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PMThursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PMFriday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday: ClosedSunday: ClosedBook Online813-388-2948
na2805 54th Ave N, (inside Orthopedic Medical Group), St. Petersburg, FL 33714naSt. Petersburg2805 54th Ave N, (inside Orthopedic Medical Group)St. Petersburg, FL 33714Hours Of Operation:Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday: ClosedWednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMThursday: ClosedFriday: ClosedSaturday: ClosedSunday: ClosedBook Online813-388-2948
OverviewThis diagnostic procedure is performed to identify a painful facet joint. The facet joints are the joints between the vertebrae in the spine. They allow the spine to bend, flex and twist.
PreparationIn preparation for the procedure, the patient is positioned on his stomach. The physician injects a local anesthetic. This numbs the skin and tissue around the facet joint that is suspected of causing the patient's pain.
Contrast Dye InjectedOnce this tissue is numb, the physician inserts a needle into the skin. The needle is carefully guided down to the facet joint. The physician injects a contrast solution through this needle. The contrast solution helps the physician see the area on a camera called a fluoroscope. The fluoroscope provides live x-ray images. The physician uses the fluoroscope to confirm the location of the needle's tip.
Anesthetic InjectedOnce the physician has confirmed that the needle is positioned correctly, the physician attaches a syringe containing an anesthetic medication. This medication is injected around small nerves called the medial branch nerves. These carry signals to and from the facet joints. The anesthetic will temporarily block sensation in these nerves.
End of ProcedureIf the temporary injection relieves the patient's pain, the physician may inject a more long-lasting anesthetic. If the temporary injection does not relieve the pain, the physician may test nearby facet joints to identify the correct one.