Comparison of the efficacy of continuous radiofrequency thermocoagulation, pulsed radiofrequency denervation applications, and TENS therapies for lumbar facetsyndrome: A single-blind randomized controlled trial. We aimed to compare the effectiveness of TENS, used in physical therapy departments, and continuous radiofrequency thermocoagulation (CRF) and pulsed radiofrequency denervation (PRF ), used in algology departments, in patients with lumbar facetsyndrome (LFS). Subjects were selected from patients with LFS visiting outpatient clinics of physical therapy and algology departments at Ege University School of Medicine, whose pain was refractory to medical treatment for at least 3 months. Subjects were randomized into 3 groups. A total of 60 patients, with 20 in each group, were enrolled
A pragmatic randomized prospective trial of cooled radiofrequency ablation of the medial branch nerves versus facet joint injection of corticosteroid for the treatment of lumbar facetsyndrome: 12 month outcomes. Lumbar medial branch radiofrequency ablation (LRFA) and intraarticular facet steroid injections (FJI) are commonly performed for recalcitrant facet joint-mediated pain. However
[Percutaneous neuromodulation with pulsating radiofrequency vs cryoablation for the treatment of patients with lumbar facetsyndrome]. lumbar spine pain affects a high percentage of the population and has a significant socioeconomic impact. Lumbar facetsyndrome has a prevalence between 15-31% with lifetime incidence of up to 52% in some series. Due to the use of different types of treatment and different patient selection criteria, the success rate varies in the literature. to compare results of treatment with rhizolysis applying pulsed radiofrequency versus cryoablation in patients diagnosed with lumbar facetsyndrome. from January 2019 to November 2019, eight patients were randomly divided into two groups: group A treated with pulsed radiofrequency and group B treated with cryoablation. Pain
Facet Median Branch Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation Treatment at Different Temperatures and Durations in Patients with Lumbar FacetSyndrome: A Randomized Controlled Double-Blind Study. To evaluate the effect of various temperatures and durations of radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) for the treatment of low back pain that is caused by facet joints. This is a randomized controlled, double -blind study. Patients diagnosed with facetsyndrome were randomly divided into three groups. RFT was applied to the medial branches, which received senses from the facet joint 90°C 50 seconds in 31 patients, 85°C 60 seconds in 32 patients, 70°C 90 seconds in 33 patients at constant current and impedance values. Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) scores before and after the treatment (1 and 6 months), the need
Percutaneous pulsed radiofrequency treatment of dorsal root ganglion for treatment of lumbar facetsyndrome. Percutaneous radiofrequency denervation of the medial dorsal branch is often used for treatment of chronic low back pain originating from intervertebral facets, which is sometimes associated with a low success rate and a higher incidence of recurrence of pain. We theorized
Comparison of clinical outcomes of ultrasonography-guided and blind local injections in facetsyndrome: A 6-week randomized controlled trial. Facetsyndrome is defined as pain that arises from any structure of the facet joints, including the fibrous capsule, synovial membrane, hyaline cartilage, and bone. To compare the effectiveness of US-guided and blind injections on clinical outcome in facetsyndrome. Forty-seven patients with the diagnosis of facetsyndrome were included. Patients were consecutively randomized into one of the two groups. The patient's history, physical examination and routine laboratory parameters were obtained and diagnose was established based on physical findings. Two injections (mixture of 2 ml of 1% lidocaine hydrochloride and 20 mg of triamcinolone, to a single
[Comparative analysis of the effectiveness of PRP therapy and facetoplasty in older patients with isolated lumbar facetsyndrome: long-term results of a randomized controlled trial.]. The aim of the study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the long-term results of applying PRP therapy and facetoplasty in patients of the older age group with an isolated lumbar facetsyndrome. The study of complications were used to assess clinical efficacy. As a result, it was established that PRP therapy and facetoplasty are effective methods for treating isolated lumbar facetsyndrome in older patients. In the late postoperative period, the best clinical outcomes were recorded according to VAS and the ODI index in the group of patients who underwent PRP therapy.
Percutaneous radiofrequency facet capsule denervation as an alternative target in lumbar facetsyndrome. Percutaneous radiofrequency denervation of the medial dorsal branch is often used in chronic low back pain of intervertebral facet etiology, which is sometimes difficult to perform and recurrence of pain often ensues. We theorized that shifting the target of RF coagulation to the facet joint
Outcomes of lumbar facetsyndrome treated with oral diclofenac or methylprednisolone facet injection: a randomized trial. This prospective randomized trial is to determine the effectiveness of treating lumbar facetsyndrome with oral diclofenac, methylprednisolone facet joint injection or both. We enrolled lumbar facetsyndrome patients treated at Srinagarind Hospital. Enrolled patients were
Long-Term Function, Pain and Medication Use Outcomes of Radiofrequency Ablation for Lumbar FacetSyndrome Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the medial branch nerves for facet-mediated low back pain demonstrates clinical benefit for 6-12 months and possibly up to 2 years. This study investigated function, pain, and medication use outcomes of RFA for lumbar facetsyndrome in a cohort with long-term follow-up. Individuals evaluated in a tertiary academic pain practice between January, 2007-December, 2013, 18-60 years of age, with a clinical and radiologic diagnosis of lumbar facetsyndrome, who underwent ≥1set of diagnostic medial branch blocks with resultant >75% pain relief and subsequent RFA were included. Outcomes measured were the proportion of individuals who reported ≥50% improvement
Lateral Patellar Facetectomy and Medial Reefing in Patients With Lateral FacetSyndrome After Patellar-Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty. We analyzed clinical outcomes of partial lateral patellar facetectomy and medial reefing in patients with lateral patellar facetsyndrome with painful patellar-retaining total knee arthroplasty. 34 patients were followed for a mean of 40 months. All 34 patients and congruency angle in both groups. The mid-term results for LPF with medial reefing are promising to resolve pain in patients with lateral patellar facetsyndrome in patellar-retaining TKA. Therapeutic level III (retrospective comparative study).
Third-degree burn from cooled radiofrequency ablation of medial branch nerves for treatment of thoracic facetsyndrome. Radiofrequency ablation of medial branch nerves is considered a safe and effective treatment for chronic facet joint pain in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral spine. Cooled radiofrequency ablation (C-RFA) is gaining popularity over conventional thermal radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in pain management. However, complications of C-RFA have not been reported in the literature. We present a first report of third-degree skin burn resulting from C-RFA electrode use for the treatment of facetsyndrome. A 61-year-old woman (BMI of 21.8 kg/m(2) ) with thoracic facetsyndrome underwent C-RFA of the T1-4 medial branch nerves (Thoracool System, Baylis Medical Company, Montreal