Fluoroscopy Guided Pain Injections
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LivingCare offers fluoroscopy guided pain injections at our modern clinics across Sheffield and Leeds. These highly targeted injections are delivered by experienced consultants using real-time imaging for exceptional accuracy. Many people experience relief lasting from several weeks to several months, helping them return to normal activities sooner.
Fluoroscopy guided pain injections use continuous low-dose X-ray imaging to help clinicians place medication with precision. This enables accurate delivery of corticosteroids and/or local anaesthetic into areas such as nerve roots, facet joints, sacroiliac joints or the epidural space.
Chronic back pain is one of the most common causes of disability in the UK. This makes precise, targeted treatment an important option for long-term symptom relief.
Using fluoroscopy, the consultant guides a fine needle to the exact location of the pain. Sometimes, contrast dye is used to confirm positioning. Medication is then injected directly into the targeted structure.
These injections may help manage:
At your appointment, a team of highly trained healthcare professionals will welcome you and take time to understand how your symptoms affect your daily life. Your consultant will review previous treatments and discuss whether a steroid injection, radiofrequency treatment or local anaesthetic block is appropriate.
Before Your Appointment
Your consultant will check your medical history and any medications you are taking. This is a good opportunity to mention new or changing symptoms. Once approved for treatment, arrange transport for the return journey, as you will not be able to drive.
During Your Appointment
You’ll have an X-ray to identify the correct injection site. The consultant will mark the area and clean the skin before positioning the needle under live fluoroscopy. Once the needle is precisely placed, medication is delivered, and a dressing is applied.
After Your Appointment
Most people stay at the clinic for monitoring for 1–3 hours. Our team will check your blood pressure, assess for numbness or weakness, and ensure you feel well before you leave. Someone should drive you home and, ideally, stay with you for a short time afterwards. Mild soreness or bruising is common.
Serious complications are rare (1:10,000). These include spinal infection/ bleeding/ nerve or spinal injuries. Injections are only for ongoing pain that hasn't responded to simpler measures for example pain killers, a period of rest or physio. Possible complications include:
Your consultant will explain these risks before treatment.
Most people can resume light activities within a day or two. Speak to your consultant before returning to strenuous exercise or heavy lifting.
Many patients return to work the following day, although lighter duties may sometimes be recommended. Discomfort or bruising usually settles after a few days.
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Get in Touch
Call us on Leeds 0113 2494655 or Sheffield 0114 7005811 or use our online booking form to send your enquiry. Let us know your preferred appointment type, either virtual or face to face, and we will work to find a time that suits you.
We Arrange Your Appointment
If you filled out our online booking form, one of our team will contact you within 2 hours with available appointment options. Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an email confirmation with all the details you need.
Attend Your Appointment
Attend your appointment at your chosen time, either virtually or in person, with one of our highly qualified consultants. If your appointment requires a written report, this will be prepared and sent to you within 48 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
If you need any further tests, treatment or follow-up, we will help arrange these for you. If you require a copy of your report or images, please let us know and we will send these promptly.
Your healthcare journey in 4 easy steps
Get in Touch
Call us on Leeds 0113 2494655 or Sheffield 0114 7005811 or use our online booking form to send your enquiry and we will work to find a time that suits you
We Arrange Your Appointment
If you filled out our online booking form, one of our team will contact you within 2 hours with available appointment options. Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an email confirmation with all the details you need.
Attend Your Appointment
Attend your appointment at your chosen time with highly qualified clinicians. If your appointment requires a written report, this will be prepared and sent to you within 48 hours with the option to upgrade to 24 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
If you need any further tests, treatment or follow-up, we will help arrange these for you. If you require a copy of your report or images, please let us know and we will send these promptly.
You can receive this treatment from one of the consultants listed below.
Explore the various options available for this treatment.
With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists - consultations are offered within 24 hours, with treatment within a week. All costs, including tests or scans, are quoted upfront with no obligation to proceed. Visit our Prices page for full details.
If using medical insurance, contact your provider to confirm coverage for all treatment stages before your first appointment. You’ll need a referral letter from your GP for a private procedure at The LivingCare Group. Once you have it, either you or your GP can book your first appointment with us.
