Cervical analgesic facet joint arthrography

Neuroradiology. 1990;32(6):456-9. doi: 10.1007/BF02426454.

Abstract

We report on our experience with cervical analgesic facet joint arthrography in 11 patients (30 joints), of whom nine had previous spinal surgery. In this type of patient we have found the procedure to be a diagnostic test as well as a preoperative guide to the neurosurgeon, but not a permanent therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Analgesia / methods*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Arthrography / methods*
  • Cervical Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cervical Vertebrae / innervation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lidocaine
  • Male
  • Methylprednisolone / analogs & derivatives
  • Methylprednisolone Acetate
  • Middle Aged
  • Nerve Block

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Methylprednisolone Acetate
  • Lidocaine
  • Methylprednisolone