Procedures & Treatment Options
Procedures &
Treatment Options.
Treatment options are considered after clinical evaluation and are selected based on each patient's diagnosis, history, functional goals, and prior treatment response. Not all procedures are appropriate for every patient.
Spine Procedures
- Cervical epidural steroid injections →
- Lumbar epidural steroid injections →
- Transforaminal epidural steroid injections →
- Interlaminar epidural steroid injections →
- Caudal epidural steroid injections →
- Selective nerve root blocks
- Facet joint injections / medial branch blocks →
- Radiofrequency ablation →
- Sacroiliac joint injections →
Peripheral Nerve & Musculoskeletal
- Peripheral nerve blocks
- Occipital nerve blocks
- Trigger point injections
- Joint injections
- Bursa injections
- Tendon sheath injections
Advanced Pain Procedures
- Spinal cord stimulation evaluation →
- Spinal cord stimulation trial consideration →
- Peripheral nerve stimulation evaluation
- Peripheral nerve stimulation trial consideration
Medication & Conservative Care
- Medication management when clinically appropriate
- Physical therapy coordination
- Review of imaging and prior treatment history
- Multimodal pain management planning
Approach
Treatment Planning.
Treatment recommendations are based on the patient's history, physical examination, imaging when available, prior treatment response, medical history, and overall clinical context. Procedures are image-guided and performed following appropriate clinical evaluation.
Dr. Dardashti's approach emphasizes careful diagnostic evaluation, clear communication, and evidence-informed decision-making. Treatment options are tailored to each patient's clinical presentation and functional goals.
Limitations
Important Limitations.
Not all procedures listed are appropriate for every patient. Treatment recommendations are individualized and based on formal clinical evaluation. Response to treatment varies and cannot be predicted in advance. This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a guarantee of any specific treatment outcome.
Dr. Dardashti sees patients in Mission Hills, California, serving patients from the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and surrounding Los Angeles communities.