ArticleAnesthesiology research and practice2025
Advantages of Blunt Radiofrequency Needles in CT-Guided Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Zoster-Associated Pain.
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- 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
Objective: Compare the clinical efficacy of CT-guided blunt versus sharp needles for dorsal root ganglion-pulsed radiofrequency (DRG-PRF) in treating zoster-associated pain (ZAP). Method: This retrospective study analyzed 70 ZAP patients receiving CT-guided DRG-PRF between January 2021 and December 2024. Participants were divided into the blunt needle group (BNG, Result: The BN group showed lower puncture NRS scores, shorter operative time, and fewer CT scan layers than the SN group ( Conclusion: CT-guided DRG-PRF demonstrates good analgesic efficacy in the treatment of ZAP. Compared with sharp needles, blunt needles show superior performance in terms of intraoperative puncture pain, procedure duration, radiation exposure, and postoperative medication use. As an optimized puncture instrument for DRG-PRF, the blunt needle holds promise for broader clinical application and warrants further promotion. Trial Registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR2500102560.
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