ArticleFrontiers in neurology2024
Comparison of the efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency in treating acute herpetic neuralgia and postherpetic neuralgia in the thoracic segment.
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- Efficacy and safety of short-term spinal cord stimulation and pulsed radiofrequency in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Pooled it
- Transcutaneous Pulsed Radiofrequency in Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.Pain and therapy · 2026Review
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Radiomic Signatures for the Diagnosis of Zoster-Associated Pain: A Quantitative Imaging Approach.Pain and therapy · 2026Article
- Effect of Repeated Pulsed Radiofrequency for Trigeminal Herpes Zoster Neuralgia: A Retrospective Study.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Acupuncture-Based Interventions for Sleep Outcomes in Patients with Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- Effects of Perioperative Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Spray on Clinical Outcomes of Pulsed Radiofrequency in Patients with Zoster-Associated Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Impact of Pulsed Radiotherapy on Pain and Quality of Life in Elderly Postherpetic Neuralgia Patients.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- 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
- Advantages of Blunt Radiofrequency Needles in CT-Guided Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Zoster-Associated Pain.Anesthesiology research and practice · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) to dorsal root ganglia (DRG) in treating acute herpetic neuralgia (AHN) and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) in the thoracic segment. Methods: A total of 243 patients with thoracic herpes zoster-related pain (AHN or PHN) from January 2020 to September 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. They were divided into two groups based on the timing of PRF after herpes zoster onset: an acute herpetic neuralgia group (within 90 days) and a postherpetic neuralgia group (more than 90 days). All patients were treated with PRF at the thoracic DRG. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 items (GAD-7), and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 items (PHQ-9) scores were assessed before and at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery, and the results were then compared between the two groups. Results: Postoperative scores of VAS, AIS, GAD-7, and PHQ-9 in both groups were significantly lower than preoperative scores ( Conclusion: PRF to the DRG is an effective treatment for patients with AHN or PHN who do not respond well to conventional treatments. For AHN patients, PRF to the DRG significantly enhances early pain control, improves sleep and psychological status, and may even prevent the development of PHN.
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