Posted on 15 December 2010.
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6 - Effectiveness of repeated radiofrequency neurotomy for lumbar facet pain
- Each RF neurotomy had a mean duration of relief = 10.5 months
- The repeat ablations were successful more than 85% of the time (and some of the patients had up to 4 repeated procedures)
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Posted on 14 December 2010.
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- 46 patients who failed 20 weeks of conservative care
- Both groups had significant improvement in pain scores and reported symptoms. No significant difference between the groups was seen.
- “…the potential for secondary gain in patients who have cervical facet arthropathy as a result of a whiplash injury does NOT influence response to treatment.”
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Posted on 14 December 2010.
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1 - Percutaneous facet denervation in chronic thoracic spinal pain
- 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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