Relieve Facet Joint Pain. Restore Everyday Movement.
Find lasting relief from chronic neck and low back pain with medial branch transection at Restorative Spine Center of NY. Led by board-certified spine specialists Dr. Daniel Choi, Dr. Toombs, and Dr. Ledesma, our team uses advanced, minimally invasive techniques to treat facet joint pain at its source.
When conservative treatments are no longer effective, medial branch transection offers a precise, motion-preserving solution that helps you move more comfortably and return to daily life faster.
Conditions Treated
Medial branch transection is ideal for patients experiencing chronic neck or low back pain caused by facet joint dysfunction. These joints can become irritated due to aging, arthritis, or repetitive stress, leading to persistent discomfort and reduced mobility.
If your pain has not improved with conservative treatments and has been confirmed to originate from the facet joints, this procedure may be an effective next step.
Medial branch transection can treat conditions such as:
Symptoms often worsen with twisting, bending, or prolonged standing, and may improve temporarily with diagnostic medial branch blocks.
Medial branch transection is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat pain originating from the facet joints, small stabilizing joints in the spine that can become inflamed or arthritic over time.
The procedure works by interrupting the medial branch nerves that carry pain signals from these joints to the brain. By targeting the source of pain without altering the structure of the spine, it provides effective, long-lasting relief while preserving strength, stability, and natural range of motion.
Precision-driven, Minimally Invasive Care
Our surgeons perform medial branch transection using advanced imaging guidance to precisely locate and treat the targeted nerves. This ensures accuracy while minimizing disruption to surrounding tissues.
The procedure is minimally invasive and typically performed on an outpatient basis, allowing you to return home the same day. Because the spine’s structure remains intact, patients benefit from a faster, more comfortable recovery compared to traditional surgical approaches.
Dr. Ledesma Explains Medial Branch Transection
Longer-lasting Relief Without Limiting Motion
Get Back to Moving with Confidence
After the procedure, most patients experience mild soreness at the treatment site, which typically resolves within a few days. Because medial branch transection is minimally invasive, recovery is generally quick and well tolerated.
Many patients resume light activities within a few days and continue progressing back to normal routines shortly after. As pain relief improves, so does mobility, allowing you to return to daily activities with greater ease.
Your care team will provide personalized aftercare guidance to support healing and ensure the best possible outcome.
Endoscopic Medial Branch Nerve Transection
Setting the Standard in Minimally Invasive Spine Care
At Restorative Spine Center of NY, you’ll receive world-class care from nationally recognized spine specialists focused on motion-preserving, minimally invasive treatments. Our approach to medial branch transection prioritizes precision, innovation, and lasting relief without compromising the structure of the spine.
We believe you deserve more than temporary solutions. Schedule your consultation in Ronkonkoma, Garden City, or Paramus and discover how advanced spine care can help you move freely again.
