Skull and Neck Joint Injection Procedure

The provider inserts a needle at the junction between the skull and the first cervical vertebra, directing the needle toward the sagittal suture, the joint line that divides the skull in half vertically. Or, the provider inserts the needle laterally between the first and second cervical vertebra, which the provider may refer to as the atlantooccipital, craniovertebral, or occipitovertebral joint. The provider then injects a medication to treat a neurological condition or contrast material for an imaging study. Choose a location to see hospital-reported price summaries. This page does not show national, sample, or aggregate pricing.