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Pain Management Procedures

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Pain Management Procedures

Pain management procedures are performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The use of CT and Ultrasound, most commonly, is used to guide the Radiologist during the procedure. Our specialist trained Radiologists perform all interventional procedures alongside our experienced technicians. Pain management procedures can include a combination of steroid and anaesthetic for various clinical indications such as bursitis, tendinopathy, fluid aspirations as well as nerve root, facet joint and epidural injections performed on the spine.

FAQ

All interventional procedures require an appointment. Please phone, present, or submit your referral to our team who will provide you with details on the next available appointment. In most instances, a diagnostic scan of the region indicated is required prior to the procedure.

Our team will provide specific instructions at the time of booking. Please be prepared with any relevant information on previous examinations that may be required to book your appointment. It is advised that a comfortable two-piece outfit is worn. It is important to arrive 15 mins prior to fill in any necessary paperwork to avoid delays in your A driver is recommended for this appointment.
Please bring your referral/request form, any relevant prior reports and if applicable, your Medicare or DVA card. If this is a work injury, your Workcover claim number may be required, or let our team know if you are intending to lodge a claim.

One of our friendly team members will escort you to the examination room, explain the procedure, and instruct you on how to prepare. Alongside the technicians, our Radiologist will perform the procedure under image guidance. Many procedures are minor and relatively quick to perform. Once the procedure is completed, our Radiologist will prepare a report for your referrer.

Radiology Queensland Group bulk bills most Medicare eligible services, however some examinations incur a fee. Our booking staff will advise you if a fee applies.
Please allow 24 to 48 hours for your report. If you have been instructed to return to your healthcare professional immediately following the scan, it is important to advise one of our staff members. If your exam is clinically urgent, this will be prioritised, and our team will communicate with our Radiologist to ensure a prompt report is provided.