The Usefulness of Selective Spinal Nerve Root Block in Neuropathic Pain Patients with Radiculopathy / 대한정형외과학회잡지
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
;
: 116-123, 2015.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-652905
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was conducted in order to evaluate effect and efficiency of selective spinal nerve root block for neuropathic pain patients with lower leg radiating pain. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A total of 113 patients were evaluated and follow-up periods were a minimum of 12 months. They were divided into two groups group A included 41 patients with neuropathic pain and group B included 72 patients with simple lower leg radiating pain.RESULTS:
Fourteen (34.1%) patients in group A and 45 (62.5%) patients in group B had favorable results for selective spinal nerve block (p<0.05). Visual analog scale (VAS) was improved from 7.57 to 5.23 at 12 months in group A and from 7.11 to 3.49 at 12 months in group B.CONCLUSION:
The initial treatment period for group A was significantly later than in group B. For patients with neuropathic pain and radiculopathy, early assessment was recommended and early selective spinal nerve block could be a good treatment option for neuropathic pain patients.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Radiculopathy
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Spinal Nerve Roots
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Spinal Nerves
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Follow-Up Studies
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Visual Analog Scale
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Leg
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Neuralgia
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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