Compression gently increases tension, limiting the extent of the intramuscular hematoma. In addition, the position of flexion stretches the muscle, which increases tension and also facilitates drainage of the edematous fluid from the region.
PURGING PROCEDURES: 1  Retract the injection unit. 2  Check to see that temperatures are correct for MAGNA PURGEÂ® grade being used. 3  Thoroughly clean hopper and feed throat and all hoses if going to a new resin or color change. 4  Load one to two times the barrel capacity of MAGNA PURGEÂ® into the hopper. 5  With the screw in a forward position, increase the ...
Relief for pain and other symptoms of facet hypertrophy can be achieved from direct injection of corticosteroids and anesthetics, such as lidocaine and bupivacaine, into the joint. A fluoroscopic radiography is used to ensure that the injection is made into the correct joint level to decrease inflammation and pain9.