5 Reasons to Have Image-Guided Pain Injections at Delaney Radiology
If you are experiencing chronic joint and muscle pain, your doctor may recommend an injection for pain relief. Compared to oral medications that must be taken daily, a single anti-inflammatory injection can provide months of long-lasting relief. Traditional in-office joint injections for pain management are performed “blindly” into the painful area. While this can be effective, it may not be the most accurate. Image-guided pain injections at Delaney Radiology are performed using fluoroscopy or ultrasound to allow the provider to visibly target the area of concern and ensure the medication is delivered precisely into the painful joint, tendon or spine, more consistently providing effective and long-lasting pain relief.
- Precision. Traditional injections without image guidance are less accurate, as they distribute medication to a general area where pain is coming from. Using image guidance allows for targeted precision at the joint or tissue, so the medication can be delivered precisely to the pain source.
- Minimally Invasive. With image guidance, we can use a very small needle to access even difficult to reach joints with ease, resulting in quicker and less painful outpatient procedures, generally lasting 15 minutes or less.
- Quick Recovery. Usually, there is little to no recovery time needed. Often pain relief is immediate, with the full effect of the injection occurring in about a week.
- Compassionate Care. At Delaney Radiology, compassion is our promise. We understand that needing medical care can be stressful; having your injections at Delaney Radiology means that our staff will be there for you every step of the way.
- Lower Costs. The cost of care can be unexpected. You can trust that at Delaney Radiology, our team of experts will walk you through your options and work with you so that you understand your costs and what you can expect.
If you have chronic pain and an acute injury that has not been relieved with traditional methods of pain management, image-guided pain injections could be the answer you have been looking for. At Delaney Radiology, our knowledgeable team is here to help you find the solution to your chronic pain that best fits your needs. Talk to your doctor about image-guidance for pain management and ask for a referral to Delaney Radiology. Contact our office at 910-762-3882 for more information or visit us online at delaneyrad.com.
