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Cervical Nerve Root Injection

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

A cervical nerve root injection is a procedure to inject medicine at the nerve roots of your cervical (neck) spine.

Vertebral Column

HOW TO PREPARE:

The week before your procedure:

The night before your procedure:

You may be told not to eat or drink anything after midnight.

The day of your procedure:

WHAT WILL HAPPEN:

What will happen:

After your procedure:

You will be taken to a recovery room to rest. Healthcare providers will watch you closely for any problems. Do not get out of bed until your healthcare provider says it is okay. When healthcare providers see that you are okay, you may be able to go home.

CONTACT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IF:

Risks

You may have bleeding at the site of the injection. You may also develop an infection. Nerves, blood vessels, ligaments, muscles, and bones near you spine may be damaged. The medicine may spread to other areas near the cervical nerve root and cause numbness. Even after you have this procedure, you may still have shoulder or back pain.

Care Agreement

You have the right to help plan your care. Learn about your health condition and how it may be treated. Discuss treatment options with your healthcare providers to decide what care you want to receive. You always have the right to refuse treatment.

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