What is the differences with a facet and an epidural shot?

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What is the differences with a facet and an epidural shot?

2006-12-05 06:16:38 · 2 answers · asked by Doubles 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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The facet joints run on along the side of your spine, they are very tiny. A facet shot is done into the facet joints. An epidural goes directly into the middle of the spine into the epidural space between our discs.

2006-12-05 06:23:23 · answer #1 · answered by Guinness Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A facet or joint shot is done to diagnose or to determine the source of the pain while epidural shot is done to administer drugs or anesthetic.

2006-12-05 06:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by lanisoderberg69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋