The evaluation of radiofrequency facet nerve denervation in the patients with lumbar facet syndrome: experience with 493 patients

2017-12-01
Mimaroglu, Caner
Mimaroglu Altinay, Beste
Duger, Cevdet
Isbir, Ahmet Cemil
Gursoy, Sinan
KAYGUSUZ, KENAN
Kol, Iclal Ozdemir
Objective: Radio frequency thermocoagulation (RFT) is a relatively new modality and has been recommended for treatment of back pain diagnosed as to be originating from spinal facet joints. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of this novel procedure in our patients with lumbar facet syndrome in our department of algology.
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Citation Formats
C. Mimaroglu et al., “The evaluation of radiofrequency facet nerve denervation in the patients with lumbar facet syndrome: experience with 493 patients,” ANAESTHESIA PAIN & INTENSIVE CARE, pp. 438–441, 2017, Accessed: 00, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://hdl.handle.net/11511/68451.