2010
DOI: 10.3109/10582452.2010.483969
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Repeat Percutaneous Radiofrequency Facet Joint Denervation for Chronic Back Pain: A Prospective Study

Abstract: Objective: To investigate whether repeat lumbar percutaneous radiofrequency facet joint denervation [RFJD] is an efficacious ongoing treatment for chronic low back pain [LBP] using the Low Back Outcome Score [LBOS] and subjective measures of patient satisfaction. Methods:A prospective open-label, single intervention study was carried out on a consecutive series of patients undergoing repeat lumbar RFJD performed by a single operator in 2007. Patients with an initially successful RFJD procedure were selecte… Show more

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“…The current study also shows that repeated RF medial branch neurotomy from recurrent pain after successful pain relief is also effective in about 85% of patients that were also similar to previous reports 6,10,15,17) . There were no neurological complications from repeated procedures as in first cases.…”
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“…The current study also shows that repeated RF medial branch neurotomy from recurrent pain after successful pain relief is also effective in about 85% of patients that were also similar to previous reports 6,10,15,17) . There were no neurological complications from repeated procedures as in first cases.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
“…The present study demonstrates that a high percentage of patients (88%) treated with RF medial branch neurotomy have a good to excellent pain relief for a prolonged period (> 10 months) of time in patients diagnosed as facet syndrome similar or better to other reported series 1,8,10,16,17) . The current study also shows that repeated RF medial branch neurotomy from recurrent pain after successful pain relief is also effective in about 85% of patients that were also similar to previous reports 6,10,15,17) .…”
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