ArticleAsian journal of neurosurgery
Radiofrequency and Methylprednisolone in Treatment of Lower Back Pain Caused by Facet Joint Syndrome: Comparison of the Outcomes.
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- Radiofrequency vs Steroid Injections for Spinal Facet and Sacroiliac Joint Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of pain research · 2024Review
- Interventional Minimally Invasive Treatments for Chronic Low Back Pain Caused by Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome: A Systematic Review.Global spine journal · 2023Article
- Facet Joint Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment.Journal of pain research · 2022Review
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Abstract
introductionIn this trial we have discussed the outcomes of radiofrequency ablation and methylprednisolone treatment in cases diagnosed with facet syndrome; and effects of treatment modality on quality of life is evaluated by visual analogue scale and Oswestry Disability Index. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis prospective, study was conducted with 100 patients with diagnosis of facet joint syndrome. Patients, benefited from diagnostic block, were separated into two groups, with 50 cases in each. In Group 1, 40 mg of methylprednisolone acetate were injected into each level. In Group 2, radiofrequency needle was used to apply RF to the facet joint.
resultsDemographic characteristics of patients were similar (
conclusionWe consider that the steroid injection should be used as the first choice of treatment before the RF methods to be used in patients with back pain, caused by facet articulation pathology, if there are no contraindications.
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