What is Facet Block L3/4/5?
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A facet block is an injection of local anesthetic and steroid into a joint in the spine. They are typically ordered for patients who have pain primarily in their back coming from arthritic changes in the facet joints or for mechanical low back pain. A facet block may be therapeutic and/or diagnostic
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How do members experience Facet Block L3/4/5?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 3 | 0 | |
| Diagnostic assessment | 3 | 2 | |
| Pain in lower back | 2 | 0 | |
| Arthritis pain | 1 | 1 | |
| Chronic pain syndrome | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 1 | |
| Muscle tension | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 1 |
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