Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are among the most frequently performed interventional procedures for the treatment of radicular pain secondary to disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or spondylosis. While the primary goal is the delivery of anti-inflammatory...

Chronic knee pain, whether from advanced osteoarthritis (OA) or post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA), remains one of the most common presentations in a pain management clinic. For the interventionalist, success in procedures like genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation...

Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are one of the most commonly performed interventional procedures for the management of radicular pain originating from the spine. The primary goal of an ESI is to deliver a potent anti-inflammatory corticosteroid directly to the site...

Severe, intractable pain arising from upper abdominal malignancies, most notably pancreatic cancer, represents a significant clinical challenge. This type of visceral pain is often poorly responsive to systemic opioids and can be a source of profound suffering,...

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), also known as radiofrequency neurotomy, is a minimally invasive procedure widely used in pain medicine to provide long-lasting relief for various chronic pain conditions. It works by using thermal energy to create a controlled lesion on...

The sacroiliac joint, or SI joint, plays a crucial role in connecting the sacrum and the ilium in the pelvis. This intricate joint is surrounded by a network of ligaments and muscles, providing stability and support to the lower back and the entire body. However, when...

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the medial branch nerve is a procedure commonly used to manage chronic pain arising from the facet joints of the spine. The facet joints are paired structures located along the posterior aspect of the spine, responsible for providing...

Procedure Steps: Patient Preparation: The patient is typically positioned lying face down on an X-ray table, with appropriate cushioning to ensure comfort and optimal spinal alignment. Sterilization: The skin overlying the injection site in the thoracic region is...

Procedure Steps: Patient Preparation: The patient is typically positioned lying face down or sitting upright on an X-ray table, with appropriate cushioning to ensure comfort and optimal spinal alignment. Sterilization: The skin overlying the injection site in the...