facet injections and rhizotomy
i had c 3-7 bilateral facet injections on 12/29 and if i get enough relief they are going to do rhizotomy in 2 weeks. i have heard this may help with arthritis pain for a year or longer. has anyone here had this done and if so did it help? 
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female age 45, height 5"6", 145 lbds, non smoker, conservative treatments failed, (7/2007) C4/5/6 peek disc replacements,plate & screws failed fusion,
(9/2008) revision with bone replace plate and screws, (10/2009) C3/4 stand alone peek cage, (12/2010) facet joint injections C3-7, (1/2011) rhizotomy C6/7 failed, Trouble swallowing
most recent mri (7/2011) shows ajacent level issues: right neural foraminal narrowing C2/3, posterior bulge indents thecal sac at C6/7/T1 no mass effect on cord.
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