CT - Guided Two Nerve Root Blocks
CT – Guided Two Nerve Root Blocks is an interventional pain management procedure used to relieve pain caused by irritation or compression of two spinal nerve roots. The procedure is performed under computed tomography (CT) guidance to ensure precise needle placement at each targeted nerve.
During the procedure, a combination of local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medication (usually a corticosteroid) is injected around both affected nerve roots. This helps reduce inflammation, relieve radiating pain, and improve mobility.
CT guidance allows accurate localization of the nerve roots, increasing treatment effectiveness while minimizing risk to surrounding tissues. Treating two nerve roots in a single session is particularly useful when pain radiates across multiple dermatomes or when more than one nerve is involved.
This procedure is commonly used in patients with conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, nerve compression, or sciatica affecting multiple nerve levels.
It is minimally invasive, usually performed under local anesthesia, and completed within a short duration.
The purpose of CT-Guided Two Nerve Root Blocks is to relieve pain and aid diagnosis involving multiple nerve roots.
It helps to:
- Reduce inflammation around affected nerve roots
- Relieve radiating pain involving multiple areas
- Improve mobility and daily function
- Identify the exact sources of nerve pain
- Provide targeted and effective pain management
- Delay or avoid surgical intervention