International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Wolfgang Stelzer
MD, Medizinisches Zentrum SchmerzLOS, Linz and Baden/Vienna,
Austria
Research Article
Use of Cooled Radiofrequency Lateral Branch Neurotomy for the Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Mediated Low Back Pain: A Large Case Series - Compared with other Techniques
Author(s): Wolfgang Stelzer, Michael Aiglesberger, Dominik Stelzer and Valentin StelzerWolfgang Stelzer, Michael Aiglesberger, Dominik Stelzer and Valentin Stelzer
Background: The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) complex has been identified as a common source of chronic low back pain. Radiofrequency (RF) neurotomy has been investigated in recent years as a minimally invasive treatment option for SIJ mediated low back pain. A number of RF neurotomy methodologies have been investigated, including the use of Cooled RF.
Objective: To evaluate the use of Cooled RF lateral branch neurotomy (LBN) to treat chronic SIJ mediated low back pain in a large European study population.
Study Design: The electronic records of 126 patients with chronic low back pain who underwent treatment with Cooled RF LBN were identified. Subjects were selected for treatment based on physical examination and positive response (≥ 50% pain relief) to an intra-articular SIJ block. Cooled RF LBN involved lesioning the.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000161