Procedures:
Edward Shin M.D., P.A.
Comprehensive Pain Management
Board Certified, American Society of Anesthesiology
Board Certified, American Board of Pain Medicine
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Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cervical ESI
- Thoracic ESI
- Lumbar ESI
- Caudal ESI
Discogram
Rhizotomy
Facet Block
Transforaminal
Botox Injections
- Migraines
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
Sacroiliiac Joint Injections
Trigger Point Injections
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Joint Injections
Intratheal Narcotic Pump
Management
Pre-Procedure Instructions:
1. You must bring SOMEONE TO DRIVE YOU HOME after the
procedure. Your stay will be approximately two hours. Someone
should stay with you for 8 hours after the procedure.
2. Please arrive one hour before your scheduled procedure time.
Wear comfortable clothes.
3. Please bring a picture ID, insurance cards, and your co-pay.
4. If your procedure is in the morning, do not eat or drink anything after
midnight.
5. If your procedure is in the afternoon, you may eat breakfast, but you
must follow these guidelines:
Do not drink liquids for 6 hours, and do not eat solid food for 8 hours
prior to your procedure time. If you eat in the morning, do not eat a
heavy meal. Choose something light such as toast, clear soup, or
clear liquids. Avoid foods heavy in fat, meats or heavy sauces.
6. If you take medications in the morning for blood pressure, heart
disease, lung disease, or any chronic illness, take your medications
with a sip of water. Do not drink heavy liquids such as milk or
orange juice.
7. Injections are often done in a set of 2 to 3. After your first procedure,
you will be given another appointment for your next injection.
