What is a Selective Nerve Root Block (SNRB)?

SNRB is both a diagnostic and therapeutic injection that targets individual spinal nerve roots. It helps confirm the source of nerve pain and may provide temporary relief.

A selective nerve root block is an injection of a local anesthetic and steroid to reduce inflammation and pain in a specific nerve root.

Procedure Details

  • A needle is guided with fluoroscopy to the nerve root.
  • Medication is then injected.

Conditions Treated

  • Radicular pain
  • Sciatica
  • Herniated discs
  • Spinal stenosis

Benefits

  • Rapid pain relief
  • Improved mobility
  • Can serve as a diagnostic tool

Potential Risks

  • Infection
  • Bleeding
  • Worsening pain
  • Allergic reactions to the medication

Post-Procedure

  • Patients can typically return to their normal activities within a day.

Treatment Goals

  • Alleviate pain
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Improve the patient’s quality of life

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