ArticleThe Korean journal of pain2022
Evaluation of the efficacy of unipolar and bipolar spinal dorsal root ganglion radiofrequency thermocoagulation in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia.
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- Efficacy of semilunar ganglion radiofrequency thermal coagulation in moderate and severe trigeminal postherpetic neuralgia and its impact on serum IL-1β and IL-6 levels.European journal of medical research · 2025Trial
- Comparison of Pain and Quality-of-Life Outcomes Following Bipolar Versus Monopolar Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment for Chronic Lumbosacral Radicular Pain: An Observational Study.Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain · 2026Observational
- [Comparison of the clinical efficacy of continuous radiofrequency and pulsed radiofrequency in the treatment of elderly patients with thoracic postherpetic neuralgia].Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2026Article
- Efficacy of a Novel Ultrasound-Guided C8 Dorsal Root Ganglion Puncture Approach and Radiofrequency Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Comparative long-term efficacy of short-term spinal cord stimulation versus bipolar pulsed radiofrequency for refractory postherpetic neuralgia: a 24 month prospective study.European journal of medical research · 2025Observational
- Progress in Radiofrequency Therapy for Zoster-Associated Pain About Parameters, Modes, Targets, and Combined Therapy: A Narrative Review.Pain and therapy · 2024Review
- The CT-Imaging Location of Lumbar 3 Sympathetic Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation for Sympathetic-Related Diseases Therapy.Journal of pain research · 2024Article
- Comprehensive Comparison of Therapeutic Efficacy of Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation and Pulsed Radiofrequency in Treatment of Elderly Patients with Thoracic Postherpetic Neuralgia.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2023Article
- Current scenario and future applicability of antivirals against herpes zoster.The Korean journal of pain · 2023Review
- Top 100 Most-Cited Papers in Herpes Zoster from 2000 to 2022: A Bibliometric Study.Journal of pain research · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundDifferent views have been proposed on the radiofrequency treatment modes and parameters of radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the spinal dorsal root ganglion for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). It is urgent to identify a more effective therapy for patients with PHN.
methodsPatients who underwent radiofrequency thermocoagulation therapy for PHN were retrospectively reviewed and were divided into a radiofrequency thermocoagulation (CRF) and double neddles radiofrequency thermocoagulation (DCRF). The pain scores (numerical rating scale, NRS) were evaluated at the following time points: before the operation, 1 day, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after operation. The incidence of complications and the degree of pain relief were evaluated. The in vitro ovalbumin experiment was used to indicate the effects of radiofrequency thermocoagulation.
resultsCompared with the preoperative NRS scores, the postoperative NRS scores decreased significantly; the NRS scores of the DCRF group was lower than that of the CRF group at all time points from 6 months to 2 years following the operation. The total effective rate of the DCRF group was significantly higher than that of the CRF group at 2 years following the operation. The incidence of numbness in the DCRF group was higher than that noted in the CRF group. The ovalbumin experiments in vitro indicated that the effects of radiofrequency thermocoagulation were optimal when the distance between the two needles was 5 mm.
conclusionsDCRF with a 5 mm spacing exhibits a longer duration and higher effective rate in the treatment of PHN and is worth promoting.
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