What to Expect at a C-Arm Spinal Injection: A Step-by-Step Guide (Uijeongbu, Korea)
In short: Preparation, the procedure itself, recovery and red flags, explained for first-time patients.
Before the day
Bring your MRI or X-ray if you have one, a list of your medicines (especially blood thinners) and someone to drive you home if possible. Eat lightly. Tell the team if you are pregnant, diabetic or allergic to contrast or iodine.
On the table
You lie face down. The skin is cleaned and numbed. The doctor uses the C-Arm X-ray to guide a fine needle and injects a little contrast to confirm the target, then the medication. Most patients feel pressure and sometimes a brief familiar ache.
Afterwards
You rest 15–30 minutes. Mild soreness or temporary numbness can occur. Avoid bathing the site for 24 hours and avoid strenuous exercise that day. Diabetics may see a temporary rise in blood sugar if a steroid is used.
When to call
Call the clinic or seek care for fever, severe headache, increasing weakness, or bladder or bowel changes.
Book: call 031-874-7500. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 3F Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Korea, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. See directions and international patient help.
Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic
Address:
3F, Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
경기 의정부시 회룡로 181 유경빌딩 Ⅱ 3층
Subway: Balgok Station (U Line) Exit 2, 1 min walk
Hours:
Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00
Sat 09:00–14:00
Lunch 13:00–14:00 (weekdays)
Closed Sun & public holidays
Phone: 031-874-7500
English-friendly · Parking behind the building
Frequently asked questions
Can I go back to work the next day?
Most office workers return the next day. Heavy manual workers may need an extra day or two.
How many injections can I have?
The doctor limits the number per year and stops if injections are not helping.