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Interventional radiology · Karlsruhe

Spine and pain management

Targeted punctures, injections and stabilizing procedures can be used in selected diseases of the spine.

Procedures based on individual medical indications and interdisciplinary planning.

Procedural summary

  • CT-guided periradicular therapy (PRT)
  • Facet joint and sacroiliac joint injections
  • Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
  • Sacroplasty and Cement augmentation
  • Image-controlled vertebral biopsy
  • Tumour ablation and neurolysis for pain relief
  • Selected radiofrequency methods on nerves

Cause before treatment

Symptoms and imaging findings must be consistent. Conservative, interventional and surgical options are weighed against each other.

Stabilisation and risks

Cement processes are only suitable for suitable fractures or lesions. Risks include infection, Bleeding, nerve injury and cement leakage.

Treatment is based on your findings and personal treatment goals. We discuss benefits, risks and alternatives with you during an individual informed consent consultation.

Consultation and preparation

Bring existing doctor’s letters, image data, and a current medication plan. Change medications please only after medical consultation. We discuss benefits, risks and alternatives with you.

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