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Methylene Blue for the Treatment of Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome
February 2022
Methylene Blue for the Treatment of Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Clinical Effects and Safety of the Use of Methylene Blue for the Treatment of Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome.
Pain Physician. 2022 Jan;25(1): E15-E26.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and twenty patients with lumbar facet joint syndrome due to osteoarthritis were randomized to receive an ultrasound-guided intra-articular injection of methylene blue (n=60) or diprospan (n=60). The primary outcome of interest was pain on a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), measured up to 6 months post-operation. Secondary outcomes of interest included lumbar function, sleep quality, depress...
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