Quantification of needle angles for traditional lumbar medial branch radiofrequency ablation: An osteological study.
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DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnac160
Abstract: BACKGROUND Clinical outcomes following lumbar medial branch radiofrequency ablation (RFA) have been inconsistent. One possible reason is less-than-optimal placement of the electrode along the medial branch at the lateral neck of superior articular process (SAP).… read more here.
Keywords: branch radiofrequency; medial branch; needle angles; study ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-guided lumbar medial branch blocks and intra-articular facet joint injections: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1097/pr9.0000000000001008
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, ultrasound-guided lumbar medial branch blocks and facet joint injections were associated with significant risk of incorrect needle placement. read more here.
Keywords: review meta; meta analysis; ultrasound guided; systematic review ... See more keywords