Lumbar Sympathetic Ganglion Block

Description

A Lumbar Sympathetic Ganglion Block is a medical procedure aimed at alleviating chronic pain in the lower extremities. This technique involves injecting an anesthetic near the lumbar sympathetic nerves, which are part of the autonomic nervous system and play a role in regulating pain and blood flow in the legs.

Conditions Treated:

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): A chronic pain condition affecting a limb, often after an injury.
Phantom Limb Pain: Pain perceived in a limb that has been amputated.
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia: Persistent nerve pain following a shingles infection.
Poor Circulation in the Lower Extremities: Conditions leading to inadequate blood flow to the legs.
The procedure is typically performed using a paraspinous approach, targeting the anterolateral aspect of the vertebral body on the side experiencing pain. By blocking the sympathetic nerves, this intervention can reduce pain and improve blood flow in the affected areas.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Kansas Pain Management at 913-339-9437.