ArticleBritish journal of pain2020
Best practice in radiofrequency denervation of the lumbar facet joints: a consensus technique.
Article in British journal of pain, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04542798 (Central Sensitization and Aberrant Nerve Sprouting Possible Explanations for RFA Failure of MBDR in CLBP of FJ Origin), which is not on this map. Cited by 9 papers.
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Central Sensitization and Aberrant Nerve Sprouting Possible Explanations for RFA Failure of MBDR in CLBP of FJ Origin: CRF Versus WCRF or PRF-DRG Randomized Clinical Trial
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Association of the Hemoglobin-Albumin-Lymphocyte-Platelet (HALP) Score with 3-Month Outcomes After Lumbar Medial Branch Radiofrequency Ablation: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Lumbar Facet Joint Disease: What, Why, and When?Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Radiofrequency Denervation of the Spine and the Sacroiliac Joint: A Systematic Review based on the Grades of Recommendations, Assesment, Development, and Evaluation Approach Resulting in a German National Guideline.Global spine journal · 2024Review
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- Delphi-Based Expert Consensus Statements for the Management of Percutaneous Radiofrequency Neurotomy in the Treatment of Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome.Pain and therapy · 2023Article
- Radiofrequency techniques for chronic pain.BJA education · 2022Review
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- Radiofrequency denervation of the lumbar facet joints: guidelines for the RADICAL randomised controlled trial.British journal of pain · 2021Article
- Pain is complex.British journal of pain · 2020Article
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19 authors at 16 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundRadiofrequency denervation is used to treat selected people with low back pain. Recent trials have been criticised for using a sub-optimal intervention technique.
objectivesTo achieve consensus on a best practice technique for administering radiofrequency denervation of the lumbar facet joints to selected people with low back pain. STUDY
designA consensus of expert professionals in the area of radiofrequency denervation of the lumbar facet joints.
methodsWe invited a clinical member from the 30 most active UK departments in radiofrequency pain procedures and two overseas clinicians with specific expertise to a 1 day consensus meeting. Drawing on the known anatomy of the medial branch, the theoretical basis of radiofrequency procedures, a survey of current practice and collective expertise, delegates were facilitated to reach consensus on the best practice technique.
resultsThe day was attended by 24 UK and international clinical experts. Attendees agreed a best practice technique for the conduct of radiofrequency denervation of the lumbar facet joints. LIMITATIONS: This consensus was based on a 1 day meeting of 24 clinical experts who attended and took part in the discussions. The agreed technique has not been subject to input from a wider community of experts.
conclusionsCurrent best practice for radiofrequency denervation has been agreed for use in a UK trial. Group members intend immediate implementation in their respective trusts. We propose using this in a planned Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of radiofrequency denervation for selected people with low back pain.
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