Nerve Root Sheath Injection
What is a Nerve Root Sheath Injection (NRSI)?
A NRSI is an injection placed into the sheath surrounding a nerve root in the spine.
The exam uses therapeutic steroid and local anesthetic to decrease pain and inflammation.
Pain relief from the procedure varies from minimal to long-term, depending on the specific
symptoms.
NRSI's are usually undertaken when a nerve is thought to be inflamed by a disc pressing
on it or by scarring after back surgery or due to arthritis from a nearby spinal joint
and other less common causes.
Preparation
You are not able to drive yourself home, therefore, you must organise a driver to bring
you in and pick you up after the procedure.
If you take Warfarin or other blood thinning agents, you will need to notify our staff
as this may require cessation or blood tests prior to the procedure.
Once at the practice, you will be required to change into a gown and asked to sign a consent form.
Please note, NRSI procedures are not generally performed after 2pm. Lumbar NRSI
can be performed at any of the following locations. Cervical and Thoracic NRSI are performed at
specific locations only.
Branches that offer this service