Are you living with pain that is interfering or limiting you from enjoying
life? Whether your pain is in your back, leg, hip, neck, knee, ribs or
shoulder, our doctors will work with you to develop a treatment plan specific
to your needs. We administer join injections to ease the pain that cannot
be repaired with surgery.
Injections are usually done in a series of three. The patient comes to
the BHS Clarion Hospital Special Procedures Unit for treatment. The patient
is not allowed to drive him or herself home, but normal activity may be
resumed the next day.
While not a cure, studies have shown that 75 to 80 percent of patients
receive relief from their pain. Other benefits are reduced inflammation,
less need for pain medications, and better mobility.
Treatment Procedures
Cervical epidural injections
Facet joint injections (cervical, thoracic, or lumbar)
Greater occipital nerve blocks
Intercoastal nerve blocks (any rib area)
Intra articular hip injections (therapeutic and diagnostic)
Kyphoplasty surgeries
Lumbar thoracic epidural injections
Nerve injections (multiple nerve types)
Radiofrequency ablation (cervical, thoracic, or lumbar)
SI joint injections
Sympathetic blocks
Transforaminal epidural injections (cervical, thoracic, or lumbar)
Trigger point injections (any muscle area)
How Do I Get Started?
You’ll need a prescription from your doctor. So, schedule an appointment
with your family doctor or SSJ Diagnosis & Rehab (Dr. Thomas Freenock).
If your doctor determines that one of these procedures is appropriate
for you, you’ll be scheduled for treatment at Clarion Hospital’s
Special Procedures Unit. That phone number is
814-226-1962.
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