Spine Diagnostics

High Desert Sports and Spine also specializes in advanced spinal diagnostics and aiding our surgical colleagues in identifying the source of pain. Our dedicated team, led by our experienced interventionalists, are committed to identifying the precise source of your spinal discomfort and guiding you on the path to recovery.

Understanding Spine Diagnostics

Spinal diagnostics is a sophisticated medical process aimed at identifying the root cause of spine-related pain. This crucial step is often the key to unlocking the most effective treatment strategies for our patients and guiding surgical intervention. Through a combination of cutting-edge technology and clinical expertise, we provide a comprehensive evaluation of the spine’s anatomical structures and pathology to perform precise injections to identify the source of pain.

Why Spinal Diagnostics?

The spine is a complex structure composed of vertebrae, discs, nerves, and other soft tissues. Conditions affecting any of these components can lead to discomfort, reduced mobility, and diminished quality of life. Spinal diagnostics is essential because it allows for:
Accurate Diagnosis: Pinpointing the exact cause of symptoms to tailor treatment plans effectively.

Personalized Treatment: Understanding the specific condition to recommend the best course of action, whether it be intervention, rehabilitation, or surgery.
Informed Decision-Making: Providing patients and referring surgeons with detailed information about spinal conditions, empowering them to make educated decisions about treatment options.

Referral to Our Practice: Patients are typically referred to us by spine surgeons who recognize the need for detailed diagnostics to inform their surgical planning. By collaborating closely with referring surgeons, we ensure a seamless continuum of care from diagnosis to treatment, and beyond.

Spinal Diagnostic Procedures we Perform:

• Medial Branch Blocks and Facet Joint Blocks
• Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections
• Selective Nerve Root Blocks
• Peripheral Nerve Blocks
• Discograms