Intervertebral Disc Injection Therapy

Office-Based Procedures

Spinal Cord Disorders

Contributed byKasturi Sarkar+1 moreJun 15, 2022

What is Intervertebral Disc Injection Therapy?

Intervertebral Disc Injection Therapy is a common pain management tool used by physicians in clinic settings. In this procedure, a steroid medication is injected into the disc area of the spine.

The following are the characteristics of Intervertebral Disc Injection Therapy:

The exact disc that is injected during the injection therapy depends entirely upon the site of origin of the pain. For some, injection only occurs at one site and for others, injections are given all along the spinal column
The following are possible side effects of Intervertebral Disc Injection Therapy:
- Facial flushing
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Fever
- Fluid retention
- Menstrual cycle changes
The potential risks of Intervertebral Disc Injection Therapy include:
- Bleeding
- Pain at the injection site
- Nerve injury
- Allergic reaction
- Infection

The steroid medication typically takes up to 2 weeks to start relieving pain. It has to be noted that the quantum of pain relief obtained via Intervertebral Disc Injection Therapy may vary from individual to individual and depends on several factors.

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Krish Tangella MD, MBA

Pathology, Medical Editorial Board, DoveMed Team

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Kasturi Sarkar

Senior Editorial Staff

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