Medial branch block injections
From £810 per injection
Injections performed by musculoskeletal physicians
This injection is only available at our Blackberry Clinics, located in Milton Keynes, Oxford and Guildford. You can book directly with Blackberry Clinics for your MSK physician consultation and injection appointment from £233.
What are medial branch block injections?
Medial branch block diagnostic injections are used to identify the source of spine-related pain, especially from facet joints. By numbing the medial branch nerves that supply these joints, the procedure helps determine if they are the cause of discomfort. It is often used to diagnose conditions like osteoarthritis.
What to expect from a medial branch block injection
Before your injection appointment
You will have already had an MSK physician consultation, where your physician recommended a medial branch block injection to reduce pain by blocking nerve signals from facet joints.
You’ll need an MSK physician consultation before your injection. You can book this online, but injection appointments must be made at the clinic on the day of your consultation. The cost of the consultation is separate from the injection.
Appointment
MSK physician consultation (40 minutes)
Medial branch block injection
Follow-up appointment
Greater London
£265
£810
£202
Outside Greater London
£233
£810
£170
What happens during the appointment
Consultation with MSK physician
You will first have a consultation to discuss your symptoms and medical history. The doctor will explain the procedure and answer any questions.
Injection
The doctor will explain the procedure and answer any questions. You’ll then lie face down on the examination table, and the skin over the injection site will be cleaned. A local anaesthetic will be applied to numb the area, and the doctor will use X-ray guidance to inject a small amount of anaesthetic near the targeted nerve. This helps determine if the facet joints are causing your pain.
After your appointment
After your appointment you’ll rest in a recovery area where healthcare professionals will monitor you for a short time. You may experience some numbness or mild discomfort at the injection site, but this should ease quickly. Avoid driving, strenuous activities, and heavy lifting for the rest of the day. Most people can resume normal activities within a few days after the procedure.
Follow up appointment
Your physician will let you know if a follow up appointment is needed. This may depend on how well the injection works and if you need further treatment.
Post-injection care
Once you’re in less pain, it’s important that you book to see a physiotherapist. They can monitor your progress and provide you with a graduated exercise programme to increase your strength and mobility.
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