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. 1980 Dec;137(3):661-4.
doi: 10.1148/radiology.137.3.6449716.

Lumbar facet joint injection in low back pain and sciatica: description of technique

G F Carrera

Lumbar facet joint injection in low back pain and sciatica: description of technique

G F Carrera. Radiology. 1980 Dec.

Abstract

Lumbar facet arthropathy is an important cause of low back pain and sciatica. Intra-articular facet block can confirm symptomatic facet joint disease. Good understanding of the anatomy of the joint and fluoroscopic control are essential for intra-articular placement of anesthetics and steroids.

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