Percutaneous endoscopic C2-C3 medial branches neurotomy for cervicogenic headache: a case report.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.03.072
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cervicogenic headache (CEH) is characterized by unilateral posterior head and neck pain originating from cervical structures and may be improved or resolved by successful treatment of the causative cervical disorder or lesion. Cervical medial… read more here.
Keywords: medial branch; medial branches; case; branches neurotomy ... See more keywords
A Review of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Techniques Targeting the Medial Branches of the Lumbar Dorsal Rami in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain.
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DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnaa084
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The lumbar medial branch nerve has historically been a focus for ablative techniques in the treatment of chronic low back pain (CLBP) of facetogenic origin. Recent developments in the field of neuromodulation have been… read more here.
Keywords: medial branch; stimulation; treatment; low back ... See more keywords
Anatomical topographical investigation of the medial branch of the dorsal thoracic branch of the spinal nerve in the segments T10-T12.
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DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnac073
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The zygapophyseal joints represent one possible cause for back pain. Therefore, many interventions are targeting the denervation of the facet joints. The aim of this study is to describe the course of the medial… read more here.
Keywords: segments t10; branch; t10 t12; medial branch ... See more keywords
Considerations for Lumbar Medial Branch Nerve Radiofrequency at Spinal Motion Segments Adjacent to a Fusion Construct.
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DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnac118
Abstract: Instrumented lumbar spinal fusion is common and results in biomechanical changes at adjacent spinal segments that increase facet load bearing. This can cause facet-mediated pain at levels adjacent to the surgical construct. Medial branch nerve… read more here.
Keywords: medial branch; nerve radiofrequency; fusion; branch nerve ... See more keywords
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
Effectiveness of Lumbar Facet Joint Blocks and Predictive Value before Radiofrequency Denervation: The Facet Treatment Study (FACTS), a Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial
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DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000002274
Abstract: What We Already Know about This TopicFacet blocks, including intraarticular and medial branch blocks, are frequently used before radiofrequency ablation, but their validity as a predictive tool is unprovenRecently, the evidence supporting radiofrequency ablation has… read more here.
Keywords: medial branch; ablation; radiofrequency; intraarticular medial ... See more keywords
Neuropathic pain due to compression of cervical medial branch by cervical Juxtafacet cyst: A case report
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DOI: 10.1111/papr.13129
Abstract: In the current report, we describe an interesting case of cervical juxtafacet that developed outside the intervertebral foramen, compressing the cervical medial branch and causing neuropathic pain in the posterior inferior neck pain. A 61‐year‐old… read more here.
Keywords: cervical juxtafacet; cyst; medial branch; neuropathic pain ... See more keywords
Single Entry Posterior Parasagittal Approach Radiofrequency Neurotomy of Cervical Medial Branch: A Feasible Alternative to Conventional Approaches in the Treatment of Cervical Facet Pain.
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DOI: 10.14444/8151
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cervical facet joint pain is an important cause of chronic neck pain. The recommended treatment for this condition is radiofrequency (RF) neurotomy of the medial branch of dorsal rami. There have been attempts to… read more here.
Keywords: parasagittal approach; posterior parasagittal; entry; pain ... See more keywords
Predictors of response to medial branch block, radiofrequency ablation or facet joint injections: a retrospective study.
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DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2020-0032
Abstract: Aim: Low back pain is a leading cause of patient disability in the USA. Our goal was to determine association between patient characteristics and their response to lumbar medial branch block, radiofrequency ablation of medial… read more here.
Keywords: joint injections; medial branch; block radiofrequency; facet joint ... See more keywords
Iatrogenic Cushing syndrome following lumbar medial branch block in a patient with HIV on ritonavir and darunavir.
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DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2020-0101
Abstract: We present a case report of a 62-year old female with HIV and chronic facetogenic back pain who underwent bilateral L3-L4 and L4-L5 medial branch nerve blocks using triamcinolone acetonide 80 mg. 2 weeks later she presented to the emergency… read more here.
Keywords: medial branch; hiv; ritonavir; iatrogenic cushing ... See more keywords