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What is a CT-guided nerve root injection? A cervical nerve root injection (or cervical nerve root block) is an injection of local anaesthetic and steroid (anti-inflammatory) medication around a nerve in the neck as it leaves the spine. In our department, this is performed in the CT-scanner. 18 Jan 2013 [2] reported effective long-term pain relief in 11 of 18 patients with cervical radiculopathy (61 %) undergoing CT-guided foraminal injections. Slipman et al. [18] retrospectively investigated fluoroscopically guided cervical nerve root block in 20 patients with cervical spondylotic radicular pain. In 60 % of the The injection may not provide any relief of your symptoms. Patients are often disappointed if there is no pain relief, but the information that is gained can still be very helpful. • Unfortunately, you won't know until after the procedure whether it has helped or not. Diagnostic Imaging. Having a. CT-Guided. Cervical Nerve. Root A nerve root injection is an injection of local anaesthetic and steroid under CT. (computed tomography) guidance into the area where a nerve leaves the spine. A nerve root injection is not a cure for the cause of your pain but it is used to help complications associated with cervical nerve root injections including permanent. 26 Jul 2017 There are eight cervical nerves on each side of the neck. The nerve roots are surrounded by fat. A cervical nerve root sleeve injection is where anti-inflammatory medication called corticosteroid (or 'steroid') and a local anaesthetic are injected into the fat surrounding the nerve root. to consult your GP before undergoing this test. Are there any risks associated with a CT guided cervical nerve root block? ? There are many blood vessels in the neck. If one is inadvertently punctured, the procedure will be abandoned and a new appointment will be made for another attempt. ? The injection may not provide A CT guided nerve root injection is used to relieve pain in the neck, shoulder, arm, back and leg, which is caused by irritation of the nerves in the cervical region (neck), or lumbar region (back). What is a nerve? Nerves carry messages about sensations and control of muscles around the body. They are a continuation of the CT guided nerve block injection. This leaflet explains more about having a CT guided nerve block injection. It includes the benefits, risks, any alternatives and provides information on what you can expect . If we are doing a nerve block injection on your neck (cervical spine) we will ask you to lie on your back. An external Cervical CT-Guided, Selective Nerve Root Blocks: Improved Safety by Dorsal Approach. T. Wolter, M. Mohadjer, A. Berlis and S. . For most of the complications, an embolic mechanism from inadvertent injection of highly particulate material in the nerve root artery has been assumed. In 2007, complications were analyzed