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Selective nerve root block (SNRB) is an injection of steroid and local anesthetic (numbing medication) around a spinal nerve root.<\/p>\n

What is Selective Nerve Root Block?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Selective nerve root block (SNRB) is an injection of steroid and local anesthetic (numbing medication) around a spinal nerve root.\u00a0 The injection is used to determine the location of a specific nerve root that is the suspected cause of your pain.\u00a0This procedure may also be used to treat arm and leg pain related to a herniated disc.<\/p>\n

How is the procedure done?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You will be lying on an X-ray table on your stomach.\u00a0 The location of the targeted nerve root is identified and marked using fluoroscopy (X-ray) guidance.\u00a0 The injection site is cleansed and the skin is numbed.\u00a0 Your physician will\u00a0insert and advance a specific needle to the targeted nerve root under fluoroscopy.\u00a0 A nerve stimulator is also used to make sure the medication is injected around the nerve root.\u00a0 You will be asked to let the physician know when you feel a buzzing, tingling or pressure sensation in your arm or leg.\u00a0 When the needle is in the correct position, steroid is injected followed by a small amount of numbing medication.\u00a0 This procedure takes approximately 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

How long does pain relief last?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Pain relief may last weeks, months or years.<\/p>\n

What are the side effects and complications?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Side effects and complications\u00a0are uncommon.\u00a0 Potential complications include:<\/p>\n