Radio Frequency Ablation and Pulsed Radiofrequency for Treating Peripheral Neuralgias
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DOI: 10.1007/s11916-018-0657-9
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewPeripheral nerve pain is common among patients with typical management including the use of pain medications, neuropathic agents, steroid injections, and nerve blocks. Additionally, the use of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) and radiofrequency ablation… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; treating peripheral; pulsed radiofrequency; radiofrequency ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-Guided Pulsed Radiofrequency Stimulation of Posterior Tibial Nerve: A Potential Novel Intervention for Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.01.016
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the therapeutic benefit of ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) stimulation at the posterior tibial nerve (PTN) in patients with recalcitrant plantar fasciitis (PF). DESIGN A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial (12-wk follow-up). SETTING… read more here.
Keywords: stimulation; pulsed radiofrequency; group; ultrasound guided ... See more keywords
77. Altered H-reflex following pulsed radiofrequency in patients with lumbosacral radicular pain
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2017.09.084
Abstract: Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) short-lasting bursts allow pain modulation with no tissue necrosis. Neurophysiological evaluation of PRF possible effects has not been described yet. Objective of this study was to investigate the effects of PRF on… read more here.
Keywords: reflex; pulsed radiofrequency; patients lumbosacral; prf ... See more keywords
Changes in the gene expression in mouse astrocytes induced by pulsed radiofrequency: A preliminary study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2020.135536
Abstract: Glial cells, both astrocytes and microglia, play important roles in the induction and maintenance of neuroinflammation resulting in neuropathic pain. Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) is applied to various nerves for the treatment of pain, although the… read more here.
Keywords: pulsed radiofrequency; expression; neuropathic pain; changes gene ... See more keywords
Dissection using pulsed radiofrequency energy device (PlasmaBlade) is safe and efficient in experimental revision neuromodulation implant surgery.
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2021.1885622
Abstract: BACKGROUND The use of functional neurosurgical implants has increased over the past 10 years. PlasmaBlade is an innovative electrosurgical appliance harnessing pulsed radiofrequency (RF) energy. Our aim was to assess the risk of damage to… read more here.
Keywords: radiofrequency energy; pulsed radiofrequency; plasmablade safe; hardware ... See more keywords
Complementary Effects of Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy and Pulsed Radiofrequency Energy on Cutaneous Wound Healing in Diabetic Mice
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000002909
Abstract: Background: Negative-pressure wound therapy and pulsed radiofrequency energy are two clinical modalities used to treat soft-tissue wounds. They are purported to affect healing differently. The aim of this experimental study was to contrast the two… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; pulsed radiofrequency; wound; radiofrequency energy ... See more keywords
Regarding Oh et al.’s “Ultrasound‐guided pulsed radiofrequency of the saphenous nerve in a complex regional pain syndrome patient with lower limb pain”
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DOI: 10.1111/papr.13072
Abstract: I recently read an interesting article titled "Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency of the saphenous nerve in a complex regional pain syndrome patient with lower limb pain," which was written by Oh et al.1 They described a… read more here.
Keywords: pain syndrome; pain; regional pain; saphenous nerve ... See more keywords
Efficacy and safety of high-voltage versus standard-voltage pulsed radiofrequency ablation for patients with neuropathic pain: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063385
Abstract: Introduction Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) ablation is commonly used for the treatment of neuropathic pain (NP). However, it is unclear whether increasing the output voltage of PRF can safely improve its efficacy. This study aims to… read more here.
Keywords: pulsed radiofrequency; ablation; meta analysis; voltage ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-Guided Pulsed Radiofrequency of C2 Dorsal Root Ganglion as Adjuvant Treatment for Chronic Headache Disorders: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000000942
Abstract: Cluster headaches are characterized by unilateral sudden onset of intense, brief, sharp pain along the side of the face around the eye. Patients often can have symptoms that are resistant to medications, nerve blocks, and… read more here.
Keywords: pulsed radiofrequency; ultrasound; root ganglion; ultrasound guided ... See more keywords
Effect of bipolar pulsed radiofrequency on chronic cervical radicular pain refractory to monopolar pulsed radiofrequency.
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DOI: 10.21037/apm.2020.02.19
Abstract: BACKGROUND We aimed to evaluate the effect of bipolar pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) in patients with chronic cervical radicular pain who were refractory to monopolar PRF and transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI). METHODS Twenty patients with… read more here.
Keywords: cervical radicular; pulsed radiofrequency; radicular pain; pain ... See more keywords
Pulsed radiofrequency of brachial plexus under ultrasound guidance for refractory stump pain: a case report
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DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s148479
Abstract: The post-amputation (pain) syndrome, including stump pain, phantom limb sensation, and phantom limb pain is common but difficult to treat. Refractory stump pain in the syndrome is an extremely challenging and troublesome clinical condition. Patients… read more here.
Keywords: stump; stump pain; pulsed radiofrequency; refractory stump ... See more keywords