Facet JointZ-jointZygapophysial JointZygapophyseal jointChronic axial low back pain due to zygapophysial joint arthropathy is best diagnosed via lumbar medial branch block (MBB). However, the paradigm by which MBB is used to select patients for lumbar radiofrequency neurotomy (RFN) is contested...
METHODS. Patients with dual MBB-confirmed facet joint-mediated pain were randomized to receive C-LRFA or FIJ. Outcomes were assessed at 1, 3, 6, and... ZL Mccormick,C Aaron,K Richard,... - 《Pain Medicine》 被引量: 0发表: 2023年 Cooled-radiofrequency neurotomy for the treatment of ...
Medial branch block (MBB) is a reliable approach to confirm facet joints as the source of back pain [3]. Percutaneous radiofrequency nerve ablation is an effective management with the problem of neural anatomic variation and regeneration [4]. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and...
The facet joint (or zygapophyseal joint) is a major anatomical structure of the spine owing to its importance in both the stability and flexibility of the spine. Each level of the lumbar spine exhibits a functional three-component complex consisting of an anterior intervertebral disc with paired...
Lumbar zy- gapophysial (facet) joint radiofrequency denervation success as a function of pain relief during diagnostic medial branch blocks: A multicenter analysis. Spine J 2007 June 18 [Epub ahead of print].Cohen SP, Stojanovic MP, Crooks M, et al. Lumbar zygapophysial (facet) joint radio...
Facet JointRadiofrequencyMedial BranchMedial Branch NeurotomyMedial Branch BlockObjective.We sought an optimal medial branch block (MBB) cutoff value for both single and double MBB protocols that would best correlate with a positive outcome of medial branch neurotomy (MBN).Outcome Measures.We analyzed ...
Facet JointZygoapophyseal JointLow Back PainMedial BranchSteroidsObjective To determine if intra-articular (IA) injection of corticosteroids is effective in reducing the need for radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in those with dual comparative medial branch block (MBB)-confirmed lumbar z-joint pain....
Facet JointZygoapophyseal JointLow Back PainMedial BranchSteroidsObjective To determine if intra-articular (IA) injection of corticosteroids is effective in reducing the need for radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in those with dual comparative medial branch block (MBB)-confirmed lumbar z-joint pain....
We present a case of facet joint pain treated successfully by MRgFUS at our institution. Magnetic resonance imaging–guided focused ultrasonography may be a useful modality for patients with facet joint–mediated low back pain, particularly in the setting of limited or refractory response to ...
Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate independent factors associated with a successful response of MBB. In the univariate analysis, the disc height at L5–S1 and facet angle difference at L3–4 were lower in the positive responders (p = 0.022 and p = ...