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1 - Percutaneous facet denervation in chronic thoracic spinal pain

• Acta Neurochir (Wien). 1993;122(1-2):82-90.

40 patients with chronic thoracic pain of more than 12 months (failed conservative treatment)

After 2 months: Pain-free = 47.5%;  >50% relief = 35%

After 31 months (average f/u):  Pain-free = 44%;  >50% relief = 39%

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