Barium Enema with Air Contrast. Your doctor has requested a procedure called a barium enema with air contrast. This exam is performed to assess a change in bowel habits, abdominal pain or rectal bleeding, or if your doctor suspects that you may have diverticulitis (small inflamed areas in your colon) or polyps (growth of tissue on your colon).
Medial Branch Block. The medial branch nerves are small nerve branches that transmit pain from the facet joints (small joints between vertebrae). The nerves do not control any muscles or sensation in your arms or legs.They are located along a boney groove in your back and neck.edial Branch Block. The medial branch nerves are small nerve branches that transmit pain from the facet joints (small joints between vertebrae). The nerves do not control any muscles or sensation in your arms or legs.
A lumbar medial branch block is a diagnostic procedure used to discern the etiology of chronic back pain related to the lumbar area of the spinal column.It involves injection of a local anesthetic near or around the medial branch nerves of the lumbar spine. lumbar medial branch block can be administered in 15 to 30 minutes. The procedure can be performed in the ambulatory surgery wing of a hospital or clinic. The vital signs and pain scores of the patient are monitored for at least 30 minutes post injection in a recovery area.