Same-Day MVA Appointments Available — No Insurance Required | Lien-Based TreatmentSpine & Joint Injections in Merrillville, Indiana
Spine and joint injections deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly to painful structures in the spine or peripheral joints. At Merrillville Injury Care, these injections are performed by Dr. Julian Ungar-Sargon, MD, PhD using fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance to ensure precise medication placement.
Types of Spine and Joint Injections
Injection procedures we perform include epidural steroid injections (interlaminar and transforaminal), facet joint injections, medial branch blocks, sacroiliac joint injections, peripheral joint injections (knee, shoulder, hip), and diagnostic nerve blocks. These procedures serve both therapeutic purposes (pain relief and inflammation reduction) and diagnostic purposes (confirming the specific pain generator).
What to Expect
Most injection procedures take 15 to 30 minutes and are performed in our office under fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance. Patients may experience temporary numbness or soreness at the injection site. Pain relief from corticosteroid injections typically begins within 3 to 7 days and can last weeks to months. Injections are often used in combination with physical therapy to maximize functional recovery.