| How are epidural steroid injections performed? |
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| Epidural steroid injections are safely performed on an outpatient basis. All of our procedures are done under continuous x-ray (fluoroscopy) to ensure exact placement of the medication. The skin is always numbed with local anesthetic before careful placement of specially designed small gauge needles. First, contrast (dye) is injected to better visualize the anatomy and confirm proper location. The therapeutic steroid mixture is then injected and the needle is removed. The procedure typically lasts less than 15 minutes followed by 20-minute recovery. |
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New Jersey Center for Pain Management
55 Schanck Road
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Freehold, NJ 07728
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