Korean J Pain.  2006 Dec;19(2):257-260. 10.3344/kjp.2006.19.2.257.

Burn Wound along the Guide Needle Trajectory as a Complication of Radiofrequency Neurotomy of the Lumbar Medial Branch: A case report

• Youn HJ
• Shim JC

• KMID: 2073942
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2006.19.2.257

Abstract

Radiofrequency neurotomy of the lumbar medial branch, via a caudal approach, is a representative interventional procedure for lumbar zygapophysial joint pain, which can be performed more accurately and easily using a guide needle technique. We experienced a case of burn wound formation along the guide needle trajectory, where heat conduction through the guide needle was suggested to have resulted in the burn wound.

Keyword

burn wound; complications; radiofrequency neurotomy

MeSH Terms

Arthralgia
Burns*
Hot Temperature
Needles*
Wounds and Injuries*