Connect
← Return to Radio frequency ablation -SI joint
Discussion
Radio frequency ablation -SI joint
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 7, 2023 | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
Thanks Sue, appreciate this. Did P.T. for over 3 months, and always exercised due to spinal injury as a child. Knew I had to ... to maintain
This SI is new injury 3 years ago. Changed my whole life.
I am hearing very different views. Trying to hear from people who actually went thru it.
Do you know the difference between the SI joint block v.
Radiofrequency ablation. I'm still confused.
Plate is so full and overwhelmed. Thanks Sue!
Replies to "Thanks Sue, appreciate this. Did P.T. for over 3 months, and always exercised due to spinal..."
As I understand, a lumbar medial branch block is more diagnostic than therapeutic. Depending upon what the doc finds from the block will determine the next tx - often the RFA. I've had the branch block and it did provide a little bit of relief, but not for long. If you're on Medicare, you have to take that into consideration also. They will pay for RFA only @ 6 months. I have often had facet joint injection between RFAs. So much depends upon what your dx is and what the level of deterioration is. Do you feel like your pain mgmt physician is good and also taking time to explain things to you? Most important. I hope today is a good day for you! Sue
Connect
Can you privately send text/email, Sue?
We have similarities.
Thank you