Interventional pain management is a medical specialty that uses minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat chronic pain. These procedures are often performed using fluoroscopy, a type of real-time X-ray that allows the physician to see inside the body and guide the procedure. Interventional pain management techniques can include nerve blocks, injections, and implantable devices, and are used to help alleviate chronic pain that has not responded to more conservative treatment methods. Interventional pain management can be an effective way to manage chronic pain and improve quality of life for patients suffering from conditions such as back pain, neck pain, and osteoarthritis.
