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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

Yes, you will feel the pressure but not pain. However, everyone is different. Check with your Dr. doing the procedure. Thank you.
Yes
Usually, but you should ask your hematologist a lot of these related questions prior to your informed consenting for a bone marrow biopsy.