Description

Spinal injections are medical procedures used to deliver medication directly into the spinal canal or epidural space. They are commonly performed to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, or administer anesthetics.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to spinal injections in various ways, including 'inyecciones en la espalda' or 'inyecciones epidurales', which are colloquial. It is crucial to maintain a formal register and stick to the term 'inyecciones espinales' in clinical contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor recommended spinal injections to alleviate the patient's chronic back pain.

ES: El médico recomendó inyecciones espinales para aliviar el dolor crónico de espalda del paciente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'inyecciones espinales' with 'inyecciones epidurales'; misinterpreting colloquial terms as formal; mixing up related procedures like 'bloqueo nervioso' and 'inyecciones espinales'.