Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Burcu Candan, Semih Gungor
Summary: Cooled-radiofrequency ablation (CRFA) is effective and safe for chronic lumbar facet joint-related pain. Significant pain relief was achieved at 1st (4-8 weeks) and 2nd (>2-6 months) follow-ups, with comparable duration of pain relief to traditional radiofrequency ablation.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Min Cheol Chang, Seoyon Yang
Summary: This study retrospectively investigated the effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) stimulation of cervical medial branches in patients with chronic cervical facet joint pain (CFP). The results showed that PRF stimulation can effectively alleviate CFP and it is considered a safe treatment option.
WORLD JOURNAL OF CLINICAL CASES
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ruihuan Du, Gang Xu, Xujue Bai, Zhonghai Li
Summary: The diagnosis and treatment of facet joint syndrome is still controversial, with block with local anesthetic considered the most effective method for diagnosis. There are various treatment options available, including denervation and injections.
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Jose I. Acosta Julbe, Jacob C. Mandell, Joerg Ermann, Zacharia Isaac, Julia R. Gottreich, Jay M. Zampini, Miriam DeFilipp, Michael N. Andrew, Jeffrey N. Katz
Summary: This study aimed to identify and describe the factors associated with patient-reported response after lumbar intra-articular facet joint injections or medial branch blocks. Facet joint osteoarthritis is a common cause of chronic low back pain. The success of these approaches is variable, prompting interest in identifying patient characteristics associated with response.
Article
Anesthesiology
Robert W. Hurley, Meredith C. B. Adams, Meredith Barad, Arun Bhaskar, Anuj Bhatia, Andrea Chadwick, Timothy R. Deer, Jennifer Hah, W. Michael Hooten, Narayan R. Kissoon, David Wonhee Lee, Zachary Mccormick, Jee Youn Moon, Samer Narouze, David A. Provenzano, Byron J. Schneider, Maarten van Eerd, Jan Van Zundert, Mark S. Wallace, Sara M. Wilson, Zirong Zhao, Steven P. Cohen
Summary: In conducting research for cervical pain guidelines, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine and the American Academy of Pain Medicine charged the Cervical Joint Working Group in 2020, ultimately integrating 20 questions with high consensus among the committee. Participating organizations expressed overall support for the guidelines, with 14 questions receiving unanimous approval without any dissensions or abstentions.
Article
Rehabilitation
Ramzi El-Hassan, Adam Michalik, James Snyder, Ben L. Laplante, Clifford Everett, Rajeev Patel
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the ability of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) to capture the therapeutic effect of first-time medial branch radiofrequency ablation (RFA). The study found that RFA for lumbar facet syndrome resulted in statistically significant improvements in PROMIS domains of Physical Function and Pain Interference, but no significant change in Depression.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alaa Abd-Elsayed, Nomen Azeem, Pooja Chopra, Ryan S. D'Souza, Dawood Sayed, Timothy Deer
Summary: This study surveyed the clinical practice of lumbar radiofrequency (RFA) for zygapophyseal-mediated low back pain. The results showed that a significant portion of providers lacked proper pain fellowship training or current pain medicine board certification. Deviations from standard practice, such as the type of local anesthetic and omission of contrast injection, were also reported.
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Anesthesiology
Andrew C. Young, Hao Deng, Arissa Opalacz, Sarah Roth, Evgenia Jen Filatava, Corrie A. Fisher, Karina de Sousa, Grace Mogren, Lucy Chen
Summary: This study compares the efficacy of intraarticular steroid injections and lateral branch radiofrequency neurotomy for the treatment of sacroiliac joint pain. The results show that both interventions provide significant pain relief, with lateral branch radiofrequency neurotomy offering a longer duration of relief compared to intraarticular steroid injections.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Felice Occhigrossi, Roberta Carpenedo, Matteo Luigi Giuseppe Leoni, Giustino Varrassi, Elisabetta Chine, Marco Cascella
Summary: A modified Delphi strategy was used to obtain recommendations for the management of percutaneous radiofrequency treatment of lumbar facet joint syndrome due to poor quality literature. A comprehensive literature search was conducted, and a semi-structured questionnaire was developed. The need for standardized protocols to address this clinical problem and fill gaps in scientific evidence was emphasized.
Article
Anesthesiology
Marc A. Russo, Danielle M. Santarelli
Summary: The study describes a modified RFN technique, multifidus-sparing RFN, which effectively treats facet joint-induced low back pain. The proportion of repeat procedures was similar in the two patient groups, and the effectiveness and safety profiles were comparable.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mariateresa Giglio, Giacomo Fari, Angela Preziosa, Alberto Corriero, Salvatore Grasso, Giustino Varrassi, Filomena Puntillo
Summary: Chronic low back pain is often caused by L5S1 instability, which can be treated with radiofrequency denervation. The treatment aims to reduce pain and improve gait pattern.
Article
Anesthesiology
Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Radomir Kosanovic, Vidyasagar Pampati, Mahendra R. Sanapati, Amol Soin, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, Bradley W. Wargo, Joshua A. Hirsch
Summary: This study compares the clinical outcomes and cost utility of therapeutic lumbar facet joint nerve blocks with radiofrequency neurotomy in managing chronic low back pain of facet joint origin. The results show similar outcomes in terms of pain relief and cost utility for both procedures.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Emel Ece Ozcan-Eksi, Ali Borekci, Murat Sakir Eksi
Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between facet joint orientation and facet joint tropism with fatty infiltration in the paraspinal muscles at different lumbar levels. The results showed that sagittally oriented facet joints at lower lumbar levels could contribute to increased fatty infiltration in the paraspinal muscles, while coronally oriented facet joints at higher lumbar levels could lead to decreased fatty infiltration. These findings suggest that facet joint orientation and tropism at the lumbar level may be associated with changes in paraspinal muscles.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2023)
Review
Anesthesiology
Michelle Liu, Naum Shaparin, Singh Nair, Ryung S. Kim, Jacob R. Hascalovici
Summary: In some patients, diagnostic MBB procedures may lead to prolonged relief of CLBP symptoms. Shorter duration of back pain symptoms and unilateral back pain are significantly associated with this phenomenon.
Article
Anesthesiology
Robert W. Hurley, Meredith C. B. Adams, Meredith Barad, Arun Bhaskar, Anuj Bhatia, Andrea Chadwick, Timothy R. Deer, Jennifer Hah, W. Michael Hooten, Narayan R. Kissoon, David Wonhee Lee, Zachary Mccormick, Jee Youn Moon, Samer Narouze, David A. Provenzano, Byron J. Schneider, Maarten Van Eerd, Jan Van Zundert, Mark S. Wallace, Sara M. Wilson, Zirong Zhao, Steven P. Cohen
Summary: This study developed guidelines for the treatment of chronic neck pain through collaboration with 18 stakeholder societies, addressing crucial questions such as patient selection criteria, the use of conservative treatment before injections, and indications for radiofrequency ablation. Achieving consensus on 17 out of 20 questions, the study emphasized the importance of proper patient selection and the potential benefits of cervical medial branch radiofrequency ablation.
REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Taekyeong Lee, Tae-Hong Lim, Sang-Heon Lee, Joo-Han Kim, Junghwa Hong
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Orthopedics
Nack Hwan Kim, Sang-Heon Lee
JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION
(2018)
Article
Orthopedics
Cho-Rong Bae, Yan Jin, Bum-Chul Yoon, Nack-Hwan Kim, Kun-Woo Park, Sang-Heon Lee
JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION
(2018)
Article
Orthopedics
Won-Jun Meng, Soo-Young Jo, Sang-Heon Lee, Nack-Hwan Kim
JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION
(2018)
Article
Orthopedics
Bumchul Yoon, Hyoyoung Pyeon, Yushin Kim, Youngki Hong, Sangheon Lee
JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION
(2018)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Youngki Hong, Seunghan Yoo, Nack Hwan Kim, Yushin Kim, Sangho Sohn, Sung-Young Yoon, Sangheon Lee
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY PART A-CENTRAL EUROPEAN NEUROSURGERY
(2018)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sung-Young Yoon, Gon-ho Kim, Yushin Kim, Nack Hwan Kim, Sangheon Lee, Christina Kawai, Youngki Hong
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY PART A-CENTRAL EUROPEAN NEUROSURGERY
(2019)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jongwoo Choi, Nackhwan Kim, Matthew Smuck, Sang-Heon Lee
PAIN RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Orthopedics
Se Jun Oh, Sang Heon Lee
Summary: Aquatic exercise showed greater improvement in physical health and quality of life among older people compared to land-based exercise, particularly in the SFT timed up-and-go test.
JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION
(2021)
Review
Rehabilitation
Sejun Oh, SangHeon Lee
Summary: The use of aquatic exercise programs in patients with neurological disorders may lead to improvements in balance, gait, pain reduction, and enhancements in physical health, mental health, and vitality.
JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
SeJun Oh, Jaebum Son, Minhee Kim, Dong Won Suh, Sang Heon Lee, BumChut Yoon
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of unexpected perturbations on trunk stability and abdominal stabilization strategies in sedentary adults. The results indicated that ABM is a better stabilizing technique for the upper thorax, while AHM is more effective for stabilizing the lumbopelvic region during unexpected perturbations.
MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Nackhwan Kim, Soo Hoon Yoon, Minhee Kim, Sang-Heon Lee, Dong Hee Kim, Ki Hoon Kim
Summary: This study investigated the short-term effects of direct vibration on the deep trunk muscles of patients with non-specific chronic low back pain (CLBP). The results showed that direct vibration can increase the selective activity of contracting deep trunk muscles and is related to symptom improvement.
JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Youngki Hong, Sung-Young Yoon, Sangho Sohn, Nack Hwan Kim, Yushin Kim, Sangheon Lee
Summary: This study evaluates the efficiency and safety of a newly designed enhanced plasma generator for the treatment of spinal problems. The results show that the device can effectively remove a part of the intervertebral disc without causing damage to the surrounding tissues, providing potential benefits for future spine clinics.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sejun Oh, Hyung Joon Joo, Jang Wook Sohn, Sangsoo Park, Jin Su Jang, Jiwon Seong, Kwang Jin Park, Sang Heon Lee
Summary: This study aims to develop a cloud-based digital healthcare system for precision medical hospital information systems (P-HIS). It has been successfully implemented at Korea's first tertiary general hospital. High-quality medical data for precision medicine were acquired and built using big data, and global commercialization and dissemination were achieved through international collaborations.
PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hyun-Joon Yoo, Sangsoo Park, Sejun Oh, Munjeong Kang, Yongha Seo, Byung Gon Kim, Sang-Heon Lee
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the immediate clinical effects of superimposing EMS on strength training compared with conventional exercise in healthy non-athletic adults. The results showed that EMS was more effective in stimulating muscle contractions compared to conventional training. This suggests that EMS may be a safe and reasonable modality for improving physical fitness in healthy individuals.