ArticleBrain sciences2025
Radiofrequency Ablation and Pulsed Radiofrequency of Suprascapular Nerves for Managing Chronic Shoulder Pain.
Article in Brain sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07502209 (Comparison of Suprascapular Notch and Midpoint Approaches in Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment of the Suprascapular Nerve on Pain and Function in Patients With Chronic Shoulder Pain), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.
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Comparison of Suprascapular Notch and Midpoint Approaches in Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment of the Suprascapular Nerve on Pain and Function in Patients With Chronic Shoulder Pain
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Meralgia Paresthetica: A Retrospective Case Series.Advances in therapy · 2026Article
- High versus low-voltage pulsed radiofrequency of the suprascapular nerve for chronic shoulder pain: A randomized pilot clinical trial.Interventional pain medicine · 2026Article
- Ultrasound Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of Suprascapular Nerve for Shoulder Pain: A Novel Technique Description.Current pain and headache reports · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundChronic pain is a major contributor to a reduced quality of life in the United States, with chronic shoulder pain comprising a sizeable portion of complaints. Multiple techniques are utilized in the treatment of chronic shoulder pain, but many patients report significant pain refractory to these modalities. For these patients, the suprascapular nerve's radiofrequency ablation (RFA) offers a potential long-lasting solution.
methodsThis retrospective analysis used data from UW Health HealthLink records of patients who received suprascapular RFA from June 2017 to May 2024. Data were collected across 31 procedures, covering demographics, RFA technique, procedure efficacy, duration of relief, adverse events, and relevant medical history. The data were analyzed using a paired
resultsThe average pre-RFA pain score was 6.08/10, and the average post-RFA pain score was 2.95/10. The average percentage improvement was 63.3%, with a mean duration of improvement of 3.12 months. Five procedures yielded no improvement in pain.
conclusionsThis study demonstrated that RFA is an effective alternative therapy for chronic shoulder pain refractory to conventional pain management strategies, with a potential for long-term relief. Limitations of this study are due to the inherent challenges of retrospective analyses.
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