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What if a medial branch block does not work?

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Dr. Satvinder Dhesi answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Facet Injections!: The good news is that if medial branch blocks are not successful, another option is to ask your doctor about injecting into the facet joint directly with local anesthetic and steroid.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/9/2019

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