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What are facet injs.? given for pelvic degeneration.
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no they are given: For symptomatic facet arthritis. They typically comprise of medication meant to decrease pain (a numbing medication), and a medication meant to decrease inflammation (for example a steroid medication).
Answered 11/28/2013
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No: Facet injections are to address low back pain or neck pain associated with facet pain issues. These could be from arthritic problems or whiplash type injuries.
Answered 10/4/2016
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