
How Often Can An Occipital Nerve Block Be Given To A Patient?

Question: How often can an opcitical blokc be given to the same patient in a year?
Brief Answer:
not more than 3 blocks in 6 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
In any given six-month period, generally not more than three occipital nerve blocks can be given. This is because giving more injections could increase the likelihood of side effects from the steroids that are injected.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
not more than 3 blocks in 6 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
In any given six-month period, generally not more than three occipital nerve blocks can be given. This is because giving more injections could increase the likelihood of side effects from the steroids that are injected.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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Dr. Raju A.T

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