Invasive Procedures:

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There are many reasons that your doctor may order an invasive procedure.

These procedures and the reasons for ordering them include: 

• Arthrograms performed by injecting agents into the joints to see their internal structure.

• Epidurals performed by injecting steroids into the spine to relieve pain and other symptoms.

• Joint injections performed to relieve pain. 

• Myelograms performed by injecting agents into the spinal fluid to aid in the diagnosis of spine related symptoms.