SPINE INJECTION-FACET JOINT MBB

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SUMMARY

1. Facet joint medial branch block (MBB): targeting the medial branches of the spinal nerves at the level and one above, done under fluoroscopy.

2. Radiology: obtain oblique views, angling the C-arm more cephalad.

3. Injectate:
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Reference(s)

Furman, Michael B., and Leland Berkwits. Atlas of Image-Guided Spinal Procedures. Elsevier, Inc, 2017.
Horowitz AL. MRI Physics for Physicians. Springer Science & Business Media. (1989) ISBN:1468403338.
Mangrum W, Christianson K, Duncan S et-al. Duke Review of MRI Principles. Mosby. (2012) ISBN:1455700843.