J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1993 Sep;22(9):968-974.

Rercutaneous Radiofrequency Denervation in Lumbago

• Park IS
• Lee TY
• Chung HS
• Ju MB

Abstract

A technique radiogrequency localization and coagulation of articular nerves supplying the lumbar facets is described and reported from a series of 46 patients with clinical diagnosis of facet syndrome over a 4-year period. None of them had clinical or radiologic evidence of a lumbar disc hrniation, and all had exhausted conservative treatment. The literature reviewed for anatomical accuracies in denervation of the medial branch of posterior primary(dorsal) ramus. The technique of facet denervation is simple and safe and relief of pain was achieved in 78% of the patient, the morbidity remains quite low.

Keyword

Facet syndrome; Percutaneous denervation; Xygapophyseal joint

MeSH Terms

Denervation*
Diagnosis
Humans
Low Back Pain*