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Efficacy of Radiofrequency in Lumbar Facet Joint Pain: A Meta-Analysis
September 2024
Efficacy of Radiofrequency in Lumbar Facet Joint Pain: A Meta-Analysis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Efficacy of radiofrequency in lumbar facet joint pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized controlled trials.
Radiol Med . 2024 May;129(5):794-806.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eight randomized controlled trials, including 472 patients with lumbar facet joint pain, were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing radiofrequency (RF) versus placebo. Pooled outcomes of interest included pain relief, functional status, quality of life (QoL), and global perceived effect (GPE), measured at short (<3 months), medium (3-12 months), and long (>12 months) inter...
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