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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%