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Pulsed radiofrequency effective treatment option for degenerative spondylolisthesis
February 2015
Pulsed radiofrequency effective treatment option for degenerative spondylolisthesis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of pulsed radiofrequency in treatment of facet-joint origin back pain in patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis
Eur Spine J. 2014 Sep;23(9):1927-32Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eighty adult patients suffering from facet joint pain due to degenerative spondylolisthesis were randomly assigned to pulsed radiotherapy (PRF) or standard steroid injection to compare the following outcome measures: pain relief, functional status, patient satisfaction, and total analgesic dosage. At 6 months post-treatment, patients who received PRF demonstrated a significant reduction in NRS pai...
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