Lumbar transforaminal nerve block injection: Benefits, risks, what to expect, and how to prepare - 12/2015

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Lumbar transforaminal nerve block injection: Benefits, risks, what to expect, and how to prepare

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Abstract

This handout explains a lumbar nerve block injection, which is done to diagnose and treat pain. It includes benefits, risks, what to expect, and how to prepare.

Author

Center for Pain Relief

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2015

Revision Date

12/2015

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General Subject

Therapeutic Procedures

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Pain

Injections

Pain Management

Languages

English

Record ID

4428