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6mos post lami. localized left lower back pain, feels muscular. hurts when twist and extend. dr. wants facet rhizo. muscles? pain when i stretch. mri?
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Possibilities: In addition to pain management, especially if it's not helping, i would talk to your surgeon about getting new imaging. I would consider getting dynamic xrays to rule out any new instability. I don't know if MRI would add much if you aren't having leg symptoms.
Answered 5/23/2015
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Possible Tx: The diagnostic block should tell you if the facet are the issue. If so, rhizotomy or rfa will be the right tx. Otheriwse consider new MRI to evaluate.
Answered 9/28/2016
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