What is Medial branch block-Facet Joint?
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TYPES:Generic: Spinal Injections
The term medial branch block-facet joint referes to a diagnostic test to determine the root cause of a specific type of back pain. This procedure is typically done only once to determine if the pain is cause by medial branch nerve endings.
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How do members experience Medial branch block-Facet Joint?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain in lower back | 8 | 2 | |
| Back pain | 5 | 2 | |
| Neck pain | 3 | 1 | |
| Arthritis pain | 1 | 1 | |
| Bulging disk lower L4 and L5 | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 1 | |
| Paralysis of body (left side) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 2 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Mar 23, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for back pain: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
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