ArticleZhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences2026
[Comparison of the clinical efficacy of continuous radiofrequency and pulsed radiofrequency in the treatment of elderly patients with thoracic postherpetic neuralgia].
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Abstract
objectivesPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a common long-term complication of herpes zoster infection and severely impairs patients' quality of life. This study aims to compare the clinical efficacy of continuous radiofrequency (CRF) and pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) in the treatment of elderly patients with PHN.
methodsA total of 181 elderly inpatients with PHN who underwent CRF (CRF group,
resultsAt all follow-up time points after treatment, VAS, AIS, GAD-7, and PHQ-9 scores in both groups were significantly lower than those before treatment (all
conclusionsBoth CRF and PRF effectively alleviate pain and improve sleep quality, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in elderly patients with PHN; however, CRF demonstrates superior long-term efficacy compared to PRF.
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