Systematic Review of Diagnostic Utility andTherapeutic Effectiveness of Thoracic FacetJoint Interventions

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Sairam Atluri · Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Abstract

The evidence for diagnosis of cervical facet joint pain with controlled comparative local anesthetic blocks is Level I or II-1. The indicated evidence for therapeutic facet joint interventions is Level II-1 for medial branch blocks, and Level II-1 or II-2 for radiofrequency neurotomy.

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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Shoulder Injury and Treatment

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Published in: Pain Physician

Volume 5;11, Issue 10;5, pp. 611-629

DOI: 10.36076/ppj.2008/11/611

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Systematic Review of Diagnostic Utility andTherapeutic Effectiveness of Thoracic FacetJoint Interventions

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