Facetogenic Pain

This presentation by Dr. Barbosa delves into facet pain, a prevalent cause of lumbar pain, especially in older patients. He discusses diagnostic techniques, highlighting the importance of medial branch blocks as the primary diagnostic tool. The talk covers anatomical aspects essential for accurate block placement, using examples and X-ray images to illustrate key points. Dr. Lo Bianco also addresses the debate between using fluoroscopy or ultrasound for these blocks, advocating for fluoroscopy due to its precision in deeper structures. The session concludes by emphasizing the significance of diagnostic blocks in accurately identifying pain pathways and selecting appropriate patients for radiofrequency nerve ablation treatments.