X-ray-guided sacroiliac and lumbar facet joint injections
Sacroiliac and lumbar facet joint block is a minimally invasive procedure aimed at eliminating pain associated with degenerative-inflammatory changes in the facet joints and sacroiliac joints.
Using X-ray navigation, the specialist injects an anesthetic and anti-inflammatory drug into the pain site. This quickly stops the inflammation and blocks the pain receptors.
No special preparation is required. The patient first consults with a neurologist, who assesses the clinical manifestations and studies MRI, CT, or X-ray images. If the patient is taking anticoagulants, they may need to be temporarily discontinued or replaced after primary care consultation.
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and takes 20-30 minutes. The patient lies on their stomach. First, the skin is treated with an antiseptic, and then local anesthesia is administered. Using X-ray visualization, the spine surgeon precisely inserts the needle into the sacroiliac joint and/or lumbar facet joint. The medication includes a local anesthetic and a glucocorticoid, for example. Depending on the purpose of the block, pain relief lasts from several hours to several months.
This procedure involves an electro-optical converter (EOC) — a real-time X-ray navigation system, as well as sterile needles, anesthetics, glucocorticoids, and other prescribed medications.
Following the procedure, patients are advised to remain at the clinic under medical supervision for a period of time. Once discharged, patients may resume normal activities, avoiding excessive physical exertion. If necessary, the physician may prescribe exercise or physical therapy to maintain the results.
Benefits
Accurate
High accuracy of administration thanks to X-ray navigation
Quick and effective
Pain relief within a short period of time
Minimally invasive
The procedure is performed with a single injection
Outpatient
No hospitalization required
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Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, Vertebrologist
General surgeon, Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences. Head of the Spine Surgery Department.
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How to reach
How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Zamoskvoretskaya line - exit 4 After exiting the subway, walk through the pedestrian tunnel and climb the stairs. Move towards the railway tracks, go down the stairs immediately after them and walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS.
Travel time
9 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign
How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Ring line - exit 2. After exiting the subway, turn left and walk to the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road through two pedestrian crossings and move along the Tverskoy overpass. Go down the stairs immediately after the railway tracks, walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS
Travel time
11 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign
From the metro station "Tsvetnoy Bulvar"
1 exit to the city, then left to the Garden Ring, at the crossing to the right, crossing the boulevard, one more crossing and at the traffic light to the left. The Olymp Clinic building is located overlooking the Garden Ring to the right of the crossing. Travel time is approximately 9 minutes. Landmark - sign Olymp Clini
From the metro station "Sukharevskaya"
Exit 3 from the metro and 640 meters straight ahead, the clinic will be on the right. Landmark - sign Olymp Clinic
Parking lot map
Exit 3 from the metro and 640 meters straight ahead, the clinic will be on the right. Landmark - sign Olymp Clinic
From Sokol metro station
The last car from the center: follow the signs for Exit 5. From the glass doors to the right and go to the end of the passage. Exit to the city by the steps to the left. After exiting the crossing to the street, go straight along Leningradsky Prospekt to the intersection with Chapaevsky Lane. Next, turn right (onto Chapaevsky Lane) and walk to the Triumph Palace residential complex. Entrance to the territory: through checkpoint No. 1, opposite the Vkusville store, you will need to present your passport. After passing through the checkpoint, go up the stairs to the fountain, opposite it you will see our clinic.
Travel time
10-12 minutes
From the Airport metro station
The first car from the center: follow the Exit 2-3 signs. Turn left out of the glass doors and walk to the end of the passage. After exiting the crossing to the street, go straight along Leningradsky Prospekt to the intersection with Chapaevsky Lane. Next, turn left (onto Chapaevsky Lane) and walk to the Triumph Palace residential complex. Entrance to the territory: through checkpoint No. 1, opposite the Vkusville store, you will need to present your passport. After passing through the checkpoint, go up the stairs to the fountain, opposite it you will see our clinic.
Travel time
12-15 minutes
How to get
Entry to the territory is prohibited, but there are free city parking lots around the Triumph Palace residential complex, where you can easily find a place for your car. Free parking area:
How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Zamoskvoretskaya line - exit 4 After exiting the subway, walk through the pedestrian tunnel and climb the stairs. Move towards the railway tracks, go down the stairs immediately after them and walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS.
Travel time
9 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign
How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Ring line - exit 2. After exiting the subway, turn left and walk to the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road through two pedestrian crossings and move along the Tverskoy overpass. Go down the stairs immediately after the railway tracks, walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS
Travel time
11 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign