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Akbas – Thoracic – Lumbar Facets, MBB RF

Dr. Mert Akbas discusses lumbar facets. He first discusses anatomy and then launches into a discussion of facet pain. Intra-articular steroid blocks, medial branch blocks, and radiofrequency medial branch procedures are discussed.

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Facet pain must be meticulously established through at least two diagnostic blocks. He also discusses the basic rules of radiofrequency procedures. Patient selection is important. Thoracic facet joint denervation is also discussed.

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