By Dr Mark Hamlin, Diagnostic and Procedural Radiologist, Claremont
The use of interventional procedures to treat (non-cancer) chronic spine pain is growing, yet recommendations can seem contradictory.
What is a reasonable approach in the face of differing opinions?
In 2016 (and updated in 2020) NICE guidelines say ‘do not offer’ spinal cortisone injections including facet joint injections (FJI) and nerve root sleeve injection (NRSI)....
The use of interventional procedures to treat (non-cancer) chronic spine pain is growing, yet recommendations can seem contradictory.
What is a reasonable approach in the face of differing opinions?
In 2016 (and updated in 2020) NICE guidelines say ‘do not offer’ spinal cortisone injections including facet joint injections (FJI) and nerve root sleeve injection (NRSI)....
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