Percutaneous Radio-Frequency Neurotomy for Chronic Cervical Zygapophyseal-Joint Pain

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Authors

Susan M. Lord · University of Newcastle Australia

Leslie Barnsley · University of Newcastle Australia

Barbara J. Wallis · University of Newcastle Australia

Gregory J. McDonald · University of Newcastle Australia

Nikolai Bogduk · University of Newcastle Australia

Abstract

In patients with chronic cervical zygapophyseal-joint pain confirmed with double-blind, placebo-controlled local anesthesia, percutaneous radio-frequency neurotomy with multiple lesions of target nerves can provide lasting relief.

Topics & Keywords

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 335, Issue 23, pp. 1721-1726

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199612053352302

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