Medial branch nerve block is a modern, minimally invasive therapeutic technique aimed at effectively treating chronic pain originating from the facet joints of the spine.
Technical procedure
The method involves the targeted injection of a local anesthetic, with or without corticosteroid, to the medial branches of the spinal nerves that innervate the facet joints. The procedure is performed with high precision, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Therapeutic goal
• Desensitization of the nerve branches responsible for pain
• Reduction of inflammation in the joint area
• Improvement of spinal mobility
• Restoration of daily functional capacity
Indications
• Chronic cervical pain
• Thoracic or lumbar spine-related pain
• Facet joint syndrome
• Pain not responding to conservative treatment
Benefits
• Rapid and significant pain relief
• Improvement of function and mobility
• Minimally invasive technique with a high safety profile
