Cortisone Shots for Neck Pain
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Orthopedic, Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal, Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/6/2019 |
| Start Date: | July 19, 2018 |
| End Date: | August 1, 2020 |
Prospective Observational Trial of Intra-Articular Cervical Zygapophyseal Joint Corticosteroid Injections in Patients With Increased Peri-Zygapophyseal Joint MRI Short Tau Inversion Recovery Signal
The purpose of this study is to determine if cortisone shots in the neck are helpful in
patients with certain MRI findings. Additionally, the investigators hope to learn if cervical
facet joint steroid injections are beneficial in the subset of patients with MRI findings
consistent with facet joint synovitis.
patients with certain MRI findings. Additionally, the investigators hope to learn if cervical
facet joint steroid injections are beneficial in the subset of patients with MRI findings
consistent with facet joint synovitis.
Inclusion Criteria:
- at least 18 years old
- Patient who will be getting a neck cortisone shot for pain that has been there for at
least 4 weeks
- A specific MRI finding (increased Short Tau Inversion Recovery signal) around 1 or
more of the joints in the neck
Exclusion Criteria:
- Those receiving disability, worker's compensation, or are involved in litigation
related to their pain.
- Those unable to read English and complete the assessment instruments.
- Those unable to attend follow up appointments
- The patient is incarcerated.
- Grade 2 or greater spondylolisthesis at the involved or adjacent segments.
- History of prior posterior cervical surgery. Anterior cervical surgery is not an
exclusion criteria.
- Progressive motor deficit, and/or clinical signs of myelopathy.
- Prior neck cortisone shots within the past 6 months.
- Possible pregnancy or other reason that precludes the use of fluoroscopy.
- Allergy to contrast media or local anesthetics.
- BMI>35.
- Systemic inflammatory arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis,
lupus).
- Active infection or treatment of infection with antibiotics within the past 7 days.
- Chronic widespread pain or somatoform disorder (e.g. fibromyalgia).
- Addictive behavior, severe clinical depression, or psychotic features.
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2201 West End Ave
Nashville, Tennessee 37232
Nashville, Tennessee 37232
(615) 322-7311
Principal Investigator: Byron Schneider, MD
Phone: 615-936-7708
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