Medial Branch Blocks in Texas

Medial Branch Blocks (MBB) are targeted diagnostic injections that relieve spine pain and confirm whether your facet joints are the source of discomfort. At Greater Texas Orthopedic Associates (GTOA), our board‑certified specialists perform MBB procedures for patients across Texas, including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Beaumont, Arlington and Corpus Christi. We not only offer rapid relief and improved mobility but also provide detailed medico‑legal documentation—giving personal injury attorneys the evidence they need to support claims and help clients recover rightful compensation.

Why Choose Us for Medial Branch Blocks?

When it comes to Medial Branch Blocks in Texas, GTOA stands out for expert pain management and advanced techniques. With highly trained specialists, we provide minimally invasive procedures using state-of-the-art imaging and personalized care plans. Whether you need targeted pain relief or accurate diagnosis, our team ensures you receive the highest quality of care.

  • Board Certified Pain Experts: Our doctors are fellowship‑trained in pain management and interventional spine care, with extensive experience in personal injury cases.
  • Imaging Guided Precision: Fluoroscopy or ultrasound guidance ensures accurate needle placement and optimal diagnostic value.
  • Non‑Surgical, Quick Procedure: MBBs are minimally invasive and performed in an outpatient setting, with most patients returning to normal activities soon after.
  • Patient Focused Care: We tailor each procedure to the individual, communicate clearly, and coordinate follow‑up therapies based on results.
  • Lien Based Treatment : We work with lien doctors and personal injury attorneys, allowing injured clients to receive care now and defer payment until settlement.

Approach, Benefits & Legal Value

Medial Branch Blocks (MBB) involve injecting a small amount of anesthetic around the medial branch nerves that transmit pain from facet joints. By selectively numbing these nerves, our physicians determine if your pain originates from the facet joints.

Benefits:

  • Rapid pain relief (lasting hours to days), confirming whether facet joints are the pain source.
  • Enables targeted treatment plans such as radiofrequency ablation, physical therapy, or other non‑surgical interventions.
  • Helps patients return to work and daily activities more comfortably while avoiding unnecessary surgery

Legal Value:

For personal injury attorneys, MBBs provide objective evidence that ties spinal pain to a particular accident or trauma. The procedure’s diagnostic clarity strengthens injury claims, supports settlement negotiations, and helps justify treatments like radiofrequency ablation or facet injections. Attorneys appreciate that we supply detailed procedure notes, imaging, and clear communication all critical for building a compelling case and securing fair compensation.

Conditions Treated

  1. Chronic neck or low back pain due to facet joint inflammation

  2. Persistent pain after motor vehicle collisions or slip‑and‑fall accidents

  3. Degenerative facet arthritis or spondylosis

  4. Post‑laminectomy or post‑surgical facet joint pain

  5. Radiating pain in the shoulders or buttocks linked to facet pathology

Medial Branch Block Specialists

We host a multidisciplinary team of board-certified pain management physicians, anesthesiologists, and interventional radiologists across Texas who have successfully performed hundreds of MBB surgeries. Our professionals understand the intricacies of personal injury law and regularly serve as expert witnesses, providing clear and authoritative testimony when needed. Whether you are seeking relief from chronic spinal pain or seeking proof for a legal claim, our team provides both compassionate care and strong evidentiary support.

Contact us today to learn how Medial Branch Blocks can help you experience lasting pain relief!

FAQ

1. What is a Medial Branch Block and how does it work?

A Medial Branch Block is a minimally invasive procedure where a local anesthetic is injected near the medial branch nerves of the spine. This blocks pain signals from reaching the brain, helping to diagnose the source of chronic back pain and provide temporary relief.

This procedure is recommended for people who suffer from chronic neck or back pain, often due to osteoarthritis or facet joint problems, and who have not been relieved by other non surgical treatments.

Yes, Medial Branch Blocks are considered safe when performed by experienced specialists. Complications are rare and most patients tolerate the procedure very well, experiencing minimal side effects.

MBBs are safe when performed by qualified specialists; minor risks include temporary discomfort, bruising, or rare allergic reactions. Serious complications are uncommon.

MBB targets the nerves outside the joint to test pain origin, while a facet injection delivers medication directly into the joint to reduce inflammation. Both are used at GTOA, often sequentially, for comprehensive care.

Pain relief varies by patient. Some experience relief for several weeks to a few months. For some patients, this procedure also helps doctors determine if more long-term treatments, such as radiofrequency ablation, might be beneficial.

Many insurers cover MBBs when medically indicated. For personal injury clients without insurance, we offer lien‑based treatment and delay payment until your case resolves.

GTOA provides Medial Branch Block treatments in the following Texas cities: Arlington, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Corpus Christi, and Beaumont. You can schedule an appointment at the location that is most convenient for you.