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ArticleAsian spine journal2023

Endoscopic Facet Joint Denervation on the Lumbar Spine: A Retrospective Analysis.

Franziska Wallscheid, Maximilian Manthey, Jerome Olsen, Stavros Oikonomidis, Carolin Meyer, Peer Eysel, Lars Löhrer, Jan Bredow

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Article in Asian spine journal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 6 institutions in 1 country.

Franziska WallscheidDepartment of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Krankenhaus Porz am Rhein gGmbH, Cologne, Germany.
Maximilian MantheyDepartment of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, DIAKOVERE Friederikenstift, Hannover, Germany.
Jerome OlsenMax Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods, Bonn, Germany.
Stavros OikonomidisDepartment of Orthopeadic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Carolin MeyerDepartment of Spinal Surgery, Helios Bonn/Rhein Sieg, Bonn, Germany.
Peer EyselDepartment of Orthopeadic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Lars LöhrerDepartment of Spinal Surgery, Schön Klinik Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany.
Jan BredowDepartment of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Krankenhaus Porz am Rhein gGmbH, Cologne, Germany.
Krankenhaus Porz am Rhein · DEUniversity of Cologne · DEBG Klinikum Hamburg · DEDüsseldorf University Hospital · DEHochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg · DEMax Planck Institute for Behavioral Economics · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

STUDY

designThis single-center retrospective study analyzed patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) who underwent endoscopic facet joint denervation (EFJD) between April 2018 and May 2019. PURPOSE: This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of EFJD in treating CLBP. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: CLBP is a challenging burden to healthcare systems worldwide. As up to 45% of cases originate from the lumbar facet joints, sufficient therapy strategies must be developed. EFJD offers a precise depiction of the dorsal medial ramus and the facet joint capsule.

methodsIn this study, 64 patients who underwent EFJD were included. The main outcome of interest was patients' Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score, which was recorded at 3-time points (i.e., before operation and 6 weeks and 12 months after surgery).

resultsEFJD effectively reduced the VAS pain scores by 58% in the short term (6 weeks) and 38% in the long term (12 months). Patients with isolated facet joint osteoarthritis benefited more (p <0.001).

conclusionsEFJD is a good treatment alternative for CLBP originating from the facet joints, particularly in patients with isolated facet joint osteoarthritis. Moreover, this method can address not only the dorsal medial ramus but also the surrounding tissue (e.g., facet joint capsule, facet joint effusion, and osteophytes) as the origin of CLBP.

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Chronic low back painDorsal medial ramusEndoscopic facet joint denervationFacet joint capsuleFacet joint effusionFacet joint osteoarthritis

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PMID36470244
PMCPMC10151623
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