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Facet Joint Expert Witness
When seeking a reliable Facet Joint Expert Witness, Dr. Simon Dardashti of Expert Medical Services LLC offers unparalleled expertise in pain management, particularly in legal cases involving chronic spinal pain. Whether your case involves personal injury, workers’ compensation, or medical malpractice, Dr. Dardashti provides in-depth analysis and clear, professional testimony that can significantly influence the outcome.
Facet Joint Injections and Medial Branch Blocks: Key Procedures Explained
In the realm of pain management, Facet Joint Injections and Medial Branch Blocks are critical procedures often used interchangeably to address chronic spinal pain. Dr. Dardashti is an expert in these treatments, providing crucial insights into their application in legal cases.
Understanding the Procedures
Facet Joint Injections and Medial Branch Blocks
Both procedures are designed to alleviate chronic pain by targeting the facet joints and the medial branch nerves. While they serve the same purpose, facet joint injections deliver a steroidal anti-inflammatory directly into the joint, and medial branch blocks target the nerves transmitting pain signals from these joints.
Determining the Need
A thorough evaluation, including medical history, physical exams, and imaging studies like MRI or CT scans, helps identify inflammation or degeneration in the facet joints or irritation of the medial branch nerves. These well-established procedures are recognized for their safety and effectiveness, often providing months of pain relief.
Who Benefits?
Candidates for these Procedures
Patients with localized back or neck pain, especially those who have suffered injuries such as whiplash from a car accident, or those in occupations requiring heavy lifting, repetitive movements, or prolonged sitting, are often ideal
candidates.
Relief and Recovery
These procedures work by reducing inflammation and blocking pain signals, leading to significant improvements in the patient’s quality of life. For many, this relief allows for a return to daily activities without the debilitating effects of chronic pain.
NEXT STEPS
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
For patients who respond well to facet joint injections or medial branch blocks, a follow-up treatment called Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) may be recommended. This procedure uses heat to disrupt pain signals more permanently, potentially offering long-lasting relief for months or even years.
