ArticleJournal of pain research2018
Transforaminal epidural steroid injection combined with pulsed radio frequency on spinal nerve root for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation.
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- Intra-articular steroid injections for lumbar disk herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Acta neurochirurgica · 2025Pooled it
- Comparing CT-guided and fluoroscopic-guided interventions for chronic low back pain management: a randomized trial.European radiology experimental · 2026Trial
- CT-guided Pulsed Radiofrequency Combined with Steroid Injection for Sciatica from Herniated Disk: A Randomized Trial.Radiology · 2023Trial
- Modified transforaminal epidural steroid injection combined with pulsed radiofrequency: an effective treatment measure for lumbar radiculopathy.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
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- Transforaminal Steroid Injection After Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency (DRG-PRF): Impact on Pain Intensity and Disability.Pain and therapy · 2024Article
- Does transforaminal epidural steroid injection added to dorsal root ganglion pulsed radiofrequency treatment increase efficacy?Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2024Article
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- Spinal Injections: A Narrative Review from a Surgeon's Perspective.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Fluoroscopy-Guided Versus Fluoroscopy-Confirmed Ultrasound-Guided S1 Transforaminal Epidural Injection with Pulsed Radiofrequency: A Prospective, Randomized Trial.The Eurasian journal of medicine · 2023Article
- Dorsal root ganglion pulsed radiofrequency using bipolar technology in patients with lumbosacral radicular pain duration ≥ 2 years.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2022Article
- Comparison of Pulsed Radiofrequency, Oxygen-Ozone Therapy and Epidural Steroid Injections for the Treatment of Chronic Unilateral Radicular Syndrome.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2021Article
- Clinical Outcome of Pulsed-Radiofrequency Combined With Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection for Lumbosacral Radicular Pain Caused by Distinct Etiology.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2021Article
- Lumbar foraminal neuropathy: an update on non-surgical management.The Korean journal of pain · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundLumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common disease in clinical practice. The symptoms recur and are aggravated by time; severe pain and long-term movement disorder cause physiological and psychological problems that affect the quality of life of patients. Therefore, relieving the pain symptoms and promoting functional recovery are the primary goals that have gained increased attention.
objectiveTo assess the efficacy of CT-guided transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) combined with pulsed radio frequency (PRF) on spinal nerve root for the treatment of LDH. STUDY
designRetrospective comparative study.
settingShengjing Hospital of China Medical University.
methodsA total of 135 patients with LDH were selected from the Department of Pain Management in the Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University between January 2014 and December 2016. All patients were divided into three groups according to the order of entry (n=45): TFESI (group A); PRF on spinal nerve root (group B); and TFESI combined with PRF on spinal nerve root (group C). The visual analog scale (VAS), Oswestry disability index (ODI), and global perceived effect (GPE) before treatment and at different time points after treatment were observed, and patients' satisfaction was assessed.
resultsAt every point of observation, the VAS and ODI decreased significantly as compared to that before treatment in all groups (
conclusionTFESI combined with PRF for the treatment of LDH could effectively and rapidly relieve lumbago and radicular pain and achieve long-term remission. Although the method is widely applicable, the precise selection of patients is imperative.
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