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Facet Joint Injections
The spine is made up of bones called vertebrae, separated by strong shock absorbers called discs, which allow the spine to bend. The facet joints link the vertebrae together, help to stabilise the spine and control the degree of movement, and carry some of the load. With age, the facets become more prone to injury and wear and tear, and are a common cause of lower back pain.
Facet joint injections are injections of local anaesthetic and steroids into the facet joints of the spine under X-ray control. They can be used to diagnose whether the facet joint is the cause of pain, and also for pain relief.
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