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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.
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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.
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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.
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Orthopedics
Shao-Jun Li, Shu-Li Zhang, Dan Feng
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) and radiofrequency denervation (RD) for treating lumbar facet joint pain. The results showed that there were no significant differences in pain control between the two groups at 3 months, but at 12 months, the RD group had better pain relief and significant improvement in lumbar function and quality of life.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2023)
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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)
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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.
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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)
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Anesthesiology
Weijia Zhu, Qinghao Zhao, Runxun Ma, Zezheng Liu, Jianjun Zhao, Zexian Liu, Junjie Chen, Rusen Zhang, Zhiyang Zheng, Yejie Xu, Shangxi Deng, Liang Cheng, Qingchu Li
Summary: The inferior part of the SIJ posterior ligamentous region appears to be the main source of SIJ-related pain and is innervated by lumbar and sacral nerves via the PSN. However, the superior part directly innervated by lumbar nerves should not be neglected, and further clinical verification is needed.
REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE
(2021)
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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.
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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)
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Clinical Neurology
Marko Bodor, Naveen Murthy, Yvette Uribe
Summary: Ultrasound-guided cervical facet joint injections using a lateral technique showed an accuracy ranging from 92% to 98%, as confirmed by contrast dye arthrography. The distribution of injections was mainly in the C3-4 and C4-5 levels. The study concluded that these injections can be performed with a high degree of accuracy, similar to fluoroscopy-guided injections, but require careful technique and skill.
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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.
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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.
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Anesthesiology
Andrea Kunzle, Sander M. J. van Kuijk, Eva Koetsier
Summary: This study describes a novel radiofrequency ablation (RFA) technique using a multitined cannula with a lateral approach for chronic cervical facet joint pain. The results demonstrate that this technique effectively reduces pain and improves patient satisfaction.
Review
Clinical Neurology
David W. Lee, Scott Pritzlaff, Michael J. Jung, Priyanka Ghosh, Jonathan M. Hagedorn, Jordan Tate, Keith Scarfo, Natalie Strand, Krishnan Chakravarthy, Dawood Sayed, Timothy R. Deer, Kasra Amirdelfan
Summary: Radiofrequency neurotomy, also known as radiofrequency ablation, is a common interventional procedure used to treat pain from innervated structures. Its applications have expanded to peripherally innervated targets in recent years. The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience has identified the need for evidence-based guidance on RFN.
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2021)
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Orthopedics
Cody C. Wyles, Mario Hevesi, Eleanor R. Trousdale, Daniel S. Ubl, Halena M. Gazelka, Elizabeth B. Habermann, Robert T. Trousdale, Mark W. Pagnano, Tad M. Mabry
CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH
(2019)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Matthew J. Ziegelmann, Jason P. Joseph, Amy E. Glasgow, Mark D. Tyson, Raymond W. Pak, Halena M. Gazelka, Ashton L. Schatz, Bradley C. Leibovich, Elizabeth B. Habermann, Matthew T. Gettman
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
(2019)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Tim J. Lamer, Susan M. Moeschler, Halena M. Gazelka, W. Michael Hooten, Markus A. Bendel, M. Hassan Murad
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
(2019)
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Anesthesiology
Thomas P. Pittelkow, Jonathan M. Hagedorn, Markus A. Bendel, Jason S. Eldrige, Matthew J. Pingree, W. David Mauck, Halena M. Gazelka, Tim J. Lamer, Rebecca A. Sanders, Heather A. Billinges, Susan M. Moeschler
REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE
(2020)
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Anesthesiology
Jonathan Michael Hagedorn, Thomas Pittelkow, Nafisseh Warner, Timothy Furnish, Scott Brancolini, Darrell R. Schroeder, Halena Gazelka, Susan Moeschler
REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE
(2019)
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Surgery
Matthew Ziegelmann, Jason Joseph, Amy Glasgow, Mark Tyson, Raymond Pak, Halena Gazelka, Bradley Leibovich, Elizabeth Habermann, Matthew Gettman
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2020)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Nafisseh S. Warner, Matthew A. Warner, Julie L. Cunningham, Halena M. Gazelka, W. Michael Hooten, Bhanu Prakash Kolla, David O. Warner
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
(2020)
Review
Hematology
Holly L. Geyer, Halena Gazelka, Ruben Mesa
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Halena M. Gazelka, Janette C. Leal, Maria I. Lapid, Teresa A. Rummans
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
(2020)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Halena M. Gazelka, Casey M. Clements, Julie L. Cunningham, Holly L. Geyer, Jenna K. Lovely, Cheri L. Olson, Lindsey M. Philpot, Steven B. Porter, Terrence J. Witt, Kathryn W. Zavaleta, Elizabeth B. Habermann
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
(2020)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Nafisseh S. Warner, Dawn Finnie, David O. Warner, W. Michael Hooten, Karen F. Mauck, Julie L. Cunningham, Halena Gazelka, Mohamad Bydon, Paul M. Huddleston, Elizabeth B. Habermann
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
(2020)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Nafisseh S. Warner, Elizabeth B. Habermann, W. Michael Hooten, Andrew C. Hanson, Darrell R. Schroeder, Jennifer L. St Sauver, Paul M. Huddleston, Mohamad Bydon, Julie L. Cunningham, Halena M. Gazelka, David O. Warner
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Clinical Neurology
Ronan J. Doherty, Waseem Wahood, Yagiz U. Yolcu, Jad Zreik, Anshit Goyal, Halena M. Gazelka, Elizabeth B. Habermann, Arjun Sebastian, Mohamad Bydon
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY
(2020)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Edward C. Covington, Charles E. Argoff, Jane C. Ballantyne, Penney Cowan, Halena M. Gazelka, W. Michael Hooten, Stefan G. Kertesz, Ajay Manhapra, Jennifer L. Murphy, Steven P. Stanos, Mark D. Sullivan
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
(2020)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Michael J. O'Rourke, Maureen C. Keshock, Christine E. Boxhorn, Darin J. Correll, Avital Y. O'Glasser, Halena M. Gazelka, Richard D. Urman, Karen Mauck
Summary: There is a lack of guidelines for preoperative dosing of opioid and nonopioid pain medications for surgical patients, but the Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement has developed consensus recommendations in this area to improve patient care.
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
(2021)