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The Effectiveness of Endoscopic Radiofrequency Denervation of Medial Branch for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society ; : 338-343, 2014.
Artículo en Inglés | WPRIM | ID: wpr-13560
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical results of endoscopic radiofrequency ablation of medial branch in patients with chronic low back pain originating from facet joints.

METHODS:

Between October 2010 and December 2013, 52 consecutive patients had suffering from chronic low back pain had undergone endoscopic radiofrequency denervation of medial branch of dorsal ramus. The clinical outcomes of these 52 patients were reviewed retrospectively. Preoperative and postoperative Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Korean version of Oswestry Disability Index (K-ODI), and patients' satisfaction with the procedure were assessed.

RESULTS:

The pain scores on the VAS for back pain had improved significantly from a preoperative mean of 7.1 to a postoperative mean of 2 at the last follow-up (p<0.001). The clinical outcomes based on the K-ODI had also improved significantly from a preoperative mean of 26.5% to postoperative mean of 7.7% at the last follow-up (p<0.001). 80% of patients were satisfied with the procedure. There were no complications associated with the procedure.

CONCLUSION:

Our preliminary results demonstrate that endoscopic radiofrequency denervation of medial branch could be an effective alternative treatment modality for chronic back pain originating from facet joints that provides long-term pain relief.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Estudios Retrospectivos / Estudios de Seguimiento / Dolor de la Región Lumbar / Ablación por Catéter / Dolor de Espalda / Articulación Cigapofisaria / Desnervación Tipo de estudio: Estudio observacional / Estudio pronóstico / Factores de riesgo Límite: Humanos Idioma: Inglés Revista: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Año: 2014 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Estudios Retrospectivos / Estudios de Seguimiento / Dolor de la Región Lumbar / Ablación por Catéter / Dolor de Espalda / Articulación Cigapofisaria / Desnervación Tipo de estudio: Estudio observacional / Estudio pronóstico / Factores de riesgo Límite: Humanos Idioma: Inglés Revista: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Año: 2014 Tipo del documento: Artículo