Fluoroscopy-guided infiltration
Duration of the visit
20 to 30 minutes
Duration of the examination (immobility required)
10 to 15 minutes
What is a fluoroscopy-guided infiltration?
Fluoroscopy-guided infiltration allows the health care professional to see the bones and joints and verify their manoeuvres during the procedure. The following infiltrations are performed using fluoroscopy:
- Intra-articular
- Foraminal (or selective epidural) lumbar blocks
- Interlaminar or caudal epidural
- Facet blocks (cervical, dorsal and lumbar)
- Sacroiliac infiltrations
- Intra-discal and facet PRP injections
Preparation
No preparation is required before a fluoroscopy-guided infiltration.
Book an appointment
Make sure you have your doctor’s prescription on hand to book an appointment for an infiltration.