Direct relief for arthritis of the neck and back. Targets the small joints between the vertebrae to reduce swelling, alleviate pain, and improve mobility.
Facet joints are small, paired joints at each segment of the spine that provide stability and guide motion. When these joints become inflamed due to arthritis, injury, or degeneration, they can cause significant neck or back pain that worsens with twisting or bending.
A facet joint injection delivers a combination of local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory steroid directly into or near the affected joint. These injections serve a dual purpose: they provide pain relief and help confirm whether the facet joint is the source of your pain — which is critical for planning further treatment such as radiofrequency ablation.
Dr. Bhakta performs all facet joint injections under fluoroscopic guidance to ensure precise needle placement and optimal medication delivery.
Arthritis or inflammation of the facet joints causing localized spinal pain.
Degenerative joint disease affecting the spinal facet joints.
Age-related neck degeneration involving the facet joints.
Board-Certified Interventional Pain Specialist
Fellowship trained in Pain Medicine at Vanderbilt University. Board Certified for decades. Formerly served as Associate Professor at OU School of Medicine. Serving Tulsa since 2000.
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