The L3, L4 and L5 medial branch nerves innervate the L4-L5 and L5-S1 facet joint. We would report two CPT codes (64493 and 64494 provided the injections were performed with fluoroscopic guidance or CT ...

A medial branch block is an injection of a strong local anesthetic on the medial branch nerves that supply the facet joints. The facet joints, also known as the zygapophysial joints, are part of the ...

It is not common for pain to get worse after a medial branch block (MBB). However, this could happen if there are complications during the procedure that result in nerve damage. It is also possible ...

Back pain is the most common complaint in a pain management clinic. This review discusses use of RFA for back pain including facetogenic pain, including cervical and lumbar pain due to sacroiliac (SI) ...

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Facet arthropathy is another name for osteoarthritis in your facet joints. It's a type of arthritis in the facet joints of your spine. These joints allow you to turn and bend your spine and are ...