Arthritis Videos

Facet Joint Injections for Back Pain Relief Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:41 -0800

Facet joints are small joints at each segment of the spine that provide stability and help guide motion. Facet joints can become painful due to arthritis, back injury, or mechanical stress. A facet joint injection delivers a steroid medication which anesthetizes the joints and blocks the pain. This interactive video gives a clear picture of a facet joint injection.

Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injection Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:47 -0800

The sacroiliac joint is where the spine and the hip bone meet. A steroid injection is performed to relieve pain caused by arthritis in the sacroiliac joint (sacroiliac joint dysfunction). This video goes through the anatomy and procedure of a sacroiliac joint steroid injection.

Osteoarthritis of the Spine Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:16:46 -0800

Osteoarthritis (also called facet joint osteoarthritis or spinal arthritis) occurs when the cartilage that line the facet joints in the spine deteriorate, allowing the bones to rub directly against each other. Spinal osteoarthritis may lead to back pain, symptoms of sciatica and other problems. This video provides information on facet joint disorders, bone spurs, and osteoarthritis anatomy, causes, and treatment options.