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Selective nerve root block: What to expect from your procedure - 08/2009

Selective nerve root block: What to expect from your procedure
Abstract

This handout explains selective nerve root block, a procedure to find out if a certain nerve is the cause of a patient's pain. Includes an explanation of the procedure, how to prepare, what results to expect, instructions for medicines, activities, side effects, filling out a pain diary, and follow-up care.

Author
Center for Pain Relief
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2009
Revision Date
08/2009
General Subject
Diagnostic Tests
Neurological Disorders
Specific Subject/Keyword
Nerve Block
Nervous System
Pain
Pain Measurement
Patient Care Procedures and Instructions
Side Effects
Languages
English
Record ID
3626