Some injections, such as myelograms, are purely diagnostic. They are performed to acquire additional information regarding pain symptoms so that your physician can establish the appropriate treatment.
Therapeutic procedures have diagnostic value, too.
For example, if the medication delivered through a therapeutic injection provides pain relief, the physician gains insight into the origin of the patient's pain. These procedures vary widely. A CDI technologist will contact you before your exam to give you specific instructions on your procedure. Please note, due to the effects of some medications, you will need someone to drive you home from your exam. Please make the necessary arrangements or request assistance from us in advance.