Medial Branch Block
Well I am going back to Dr. Oza for a Medial Branch Block. He is the Dr. who did my Trigger Point Injections and I am glad he is now adressing the nerves. The procedure is next Wednesday and I am hopeful that this is the light at the end of the tunnel. Dr. Oza says if the facets are the problem, and he can make me 50% better it would be a success. I would agree.
If the facets are not the problem, he doesn't think there is much he can do since it is probably disc related. ie: L3-L4....L5-S1
Wish me luck!
Mark M: Dr. Oza needed my films so when I get them back I will send them out to you to update my webpage. Thanks!
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 12/16/03 Work Accident
Herniation and DDD at L4-L5
4/1/05 Discectomy
Epidurals and facet injections
5/15/06 Discogram confirmed L4-L5 DDD also an asymptomatic L5-S1 tear
10/24/06 L4-L5 Prodisc surgery with Dr. Goldstein
CAT scans & X-Rays show ossification
Trigger Point Injections, Medial Branch Blocks, Acupuncture, Weekly Deep Tissue Massage
10/27/08 Discogram (positive L5-S1) 
11/25/08 L5-S1 fusion with Dr. Goldstein
FAILED BACK SYNDROME
Liberty Mutual WC
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