• Is local anesthesia selected for bone marrow biopsy?

I will have a bone marrow biopsy. Is local anesthesia selected for bone marrow biopsy?

3 Answers

  • Pathologist
  • Roseburg, OR

Yes, you will feel the pressure but not pain. However, everyone is different. Check with your Dr. doing the procedure. Thank you.

  • Hematologist-Oncologist
  • Hershey, PA

Yes

  • Pathologist | Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
  • Maywood, IL

Usually, but you should ask your hematologist a lot of these related questions prior to your informed consenting for a bone marrow biopsy.

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