“Do you get anesthesia for a bone marrow biopsy?”

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“Do you get anesthesia for a bone marrow biopsy?”

My friend will have a bone marrow biopsy. Do you get anesthesia for a bone marrow biopsy?

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**Dr. Steven Ketchel** Hematologist-Oncologist Tucson, AZ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Steven Ketchel Hematologist-Oncologist Tucson, AZ

Yes you get local anesthesia for a bone marrow biopsy which is adequate.

**Shannon Faas** RN Nursing Supervisor, Alabama · Accepted Answer

Shannon Faas RN Nursing Supervisor, Alabama

Yes they numb the area

**Dr. Massimo Arcerito** Oncologist Riverside, California · Accepted Answer

Dr. Massimo Arcerito Oncologist Riverside, California

Good evening.
Usually is only local anesthesia. And outpatient procedure.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Yes. Local and conscious sedation. It is very painful.