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A medial branch block is an injection given into your back near the facet joints of your spine. A local anesthetic incorporated into the injection alleviates pain. The injection is very carefully placed by a doctor in your back, near the nerves that surround the affected facet joint. Your brain receives pain messages from these nerves. The injection will reduce pain and momentarily block the impulses. Your physician will make sure the injection is administered precisely through the use of X-ray guidance.
Medial branch blocks are performed on an outpatient basis, which is very convenient for patients. The procedure, which includes both preparation and execution, usually takes about 30 minutes. This amount of time allows for careful treatment without compromising efficiency. After the procedure, patients have another 30 minutes to rest and recuperate before leaving the facility.
Medial branch blocks are typically injected into a specific spot, and a maximum of three injections should be given over the course of six months. This restriction offers the best possible compromise between the potential risks of repeated interventions and the therapeutic benefits. It is noteworthy that a lot of patients report great pain alleviation with just several injections, demonstrating the effectiveness of this treatment approach.
Throughout a lengthy period of use, median branch blocks have shown to be both safe and efficient. Most patients achieve pain alleviation within minutes of the surgery. Patients are asked to diligently monitor the extent of their discomfort in the days following the treatment in order to accurately determine the intermetatarsal joints as the source of pain. Thanks to this proactive approach, your doctor can evaluate the efficacy of treatment and take additional action as needed.
Dr. Hosny is a distinguished physician, educator, and healthcare leader with a commitment to advancing health equity and accessibility in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern healthcare. After completing his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University in New York City, he pursued an Interventional Spine Fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, part of Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.
Dr. Hosny has held prominent roles in academic medicine, including serving as an Associate Clinical Professor at New York Medical College and as the Interventional Spine Fellowship Program Director. These positions reflect his dedication to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals and advancing the field of interventional spine care.
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