Minimally Invasive Spine & Pain Interventions
Foraminal Nerve Root Block
A transforaminal or selective nerve root block is an injection of local anesthetic and steroid injected under x-ray guidance into the area where the nerve exits the spinal column. A block is usually ordered by your doctor for pain in the arm or leg that follows the path of a single nerve.
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Indication for Blocks
- Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc
- Sciatica
- Pain in both legs
- Pain in calf muscles
- Radiculopathy
- Weakness
- Hypoaesthesia/Paraesthesia