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I have arthritis in my back & the doctor is going 2 do a branch block shot on me. is this block just a test to see if i'm a candidate 4 an ablation? or cd this block hopefully will work by itself and is not a test for possible ablation next? tx?

Q: i have arthritis in my back & the doctor is going 2 do a branch block shot on me. is this block just a test to see if i'm a candidate 4 an ablation? or cd this block hopefully will work by itself and is not a test for possible ablation next? tx?

: This is to take away pain and possibly inflammation. Ablation or surgery will be explained to you by your doctor should you need it

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

This is to take away pain and possibly inflammation. Ablation or surgery will be explained to you by your doctor should you need it

Answered 7/8/2021

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A member asked:

I have arthritis in my back & the doctor is going 2 do a branch block shot on me. is this block just a test to see if i'm a candidate 4 an ablation? or cd this block hopefully will work by itself and is not a test for possible ablation next? tx?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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