PRT, slipped disc, back pain, CT-guided infiltration Definition Periradicular therapy (PRT) is a pain therapy procedure for a herniated disc and other spinal diseases, in which a drug is injected near the exiting spinal nerves under computer tomographic imaging. Introduction In periradicular therapy (PRT), a mixture of drugs is injected in the area of a … Periradicular Infiltration Therapy
Background In periradicular therapy (PRT), painkilling and anti-inflammatory drugs (anesthetic/cortisone mixture) are administered to the painful nerve root with millimeter precision under computer tomographic (see CT) or radiological position control. A cortisone syringe is usually used for this purpose. Orientation wire on the back surface Infiltration planning: depth and lateral distance to the orientation wire … Background | Periradicular Infiltration Therapy
Complications Periradicular therapy can lead to various complications, which must be differentiated into drug-induced complications and complications caused by the technique. Since a contrast medium must be applied to precisely localize the injection site, incompatibilities may occur. These manifest themselves as an allergic reaction and can range from reddening of the skin, nausea and dizziness … Complications | Periradicular Infiltration Therapy
Costs of periradicular therapy Since the effect of periradicular therapies has not yet been sufficiently scientifically proven, most statutory health insurance companies no longer cover the costs. Some health insurance companies have special offers or cooperation with certain practices, so that reimbursement may be possible in certain centers, although not with the doctor of your … Costs of periradicular therapy | Periradicular Infiltration Therapy