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Prognostic lumbar facet block with local anesthetic is useful in predicting whether radiofrequency lesioning of the affected facet joint will provide long-lasting relief of painful conditions.
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Omote, K. (2019). Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation of the Posterior Medial Branch of the Lumbar Spine (X-Ray Guided). In: Ohseto, K., Uchino, H., Iida, H. (eds) Nerve Blockade and Interventional Therapy. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54660-3_79
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