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I was wondering if a lumbar sympathetic block would hurt more on a larger person or a leaner fit person?
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Same: THe only diference being the larger person will have difficult landmarks and require the injector to be inserted through a larger longer tissue area
Answered 9/7/2014
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No: It shouldn't if done by a skillful practitioner. Landmarks can be a little more challenging to find
Answered 6/10/2017
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What is the spacing for lumbar sympathetic blocks? A month in between each?
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