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Joint Injection: A facet joint injection is an injection of an anesthetic with a long lasting steroid ("cortisone") in the Facet joints. Facet joints are located in the back and neck at each vertebral level. They are paired (right and left) and are surrounded by a joint capsule like the finger joints. The steroid injected reduces the inflammation in the joint space. This can reduce pain, and other symptoms caused by inflammation such as nerve irritation. Injection Techniques in Rheumatology
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