A member asked:

Broke my back five years ago. have medal in spine. lots of meds for pain. want to change. will injections help?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

LESI: May or may not help, depending upon if the injections can truly diminish inflammation around the nerves/nerve roots. May not help if primarily thickened scar or boney spur is the primary problem.

Answered 11/1/2012

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

It depends : On the cause of the pain. Consult with a spine specialist.

Answered 11/2/2012

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