Effectiveness of Repeated Radiofrequency Neurotomy for Lumbar Facet Pain

2004158 citationsReview

Authors

Jerome Schofferman · Workers Educational Association

Garrett Kine · Workers Educational Association

Abstract

Repeated radiofrequency neurotomies are an effective long-term palliative management of lumbar facet pain. Each radiofrequency neurotomy had a mean duration of relief of 10.5 months and was successful more than 85% of the time.

Topics & Keywords

Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Anesthesia and Pain Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 29, Issue 21, pp. 2471-2473

DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000143170.47345.44

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