Procedures:
Edward Shin M.D., P.A.
Comprehensive Pain Management
American Society of Anesthesiology
American Board of Pain Medicine
Epidural Steroid Injection
  • Cervical ESI
  • Thoracic ESI
  • Lumbar ESI
  • Caudal ESI

Discogram
  • Lumbar

Rhizotomy
  • Cervical
  • Thoracic
  • Lumbar

Facet Block
  • Cervical
  • Thoracic
  • Lumbar

Transforaminal
  • Lumbar

Botox Injections
  • Migraines
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain

Sacroiliiac Joint Injections

Trigger Point Injections

Peripheral Nerve Blocks

Joint Injections
  • Knees
  • Shoulders

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.