Overview of the cervical or thoracic medial branch block, Southlake procedure


Here’s what to expect during a cervical medial branch block, Southlake procedure:
·         A nurse will place an IV line for safety purposes.
·         You will lie face down on a table, with two pillows under your chest and a small pillow under your forehead.
·         The injection area is cleaned and numbed before the injection.
·         Using fluoroscopic (X-ray) guidance, your physician will determine the appropriate path for the needle.
·         Your doctor will insert a thin needle to the appropriate area(s) for the block.
·         Next, your doctor will inject a small amount of contrast dye to make sure that the medication will flow exactly where intended.
·         Then, your physician will inject a small amount of long-acting anesthetic.
·         After the procedure, you’ll spend about 30 minutes in the recovery area


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