Facet Block
A Facet Block is a procedure in which a needle is placed into the facet joint under imaging guidance for the injection of a local anesthetic or steriod. This selective nerve root block is a diagnostic test used to localize the source of the patient’s pain. It is also used to treat the symptoms arising from facet joint arthritis.
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