Outcomes of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Lumbar Nerves as Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
Outcomes of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Lumbar Nerves as Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
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Worldwide, 23% of adults suffer from chronic lower back pain, which is defined as pain persisting for more than 3-6 months [Merskey in Can J Psychiatry 34:329-336, 1989]. The lifetime prevalence of back pain is as high as 84% in adults [Casiano VE, Sarwan G, Dydyk AM, et al. Back Pain. [Updated 2023 Dec 11]. In: Stat Pearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): Stat Pearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538173/ ]. Conservative treatment options for chronic low back pain include as needed or scheduled analgesics, physical therapy, anticonvulsants, exercise, weight loss, muscle relaxants, and much more. With chronic pain that is refractory to the aforementioned treatments, more invasive procedures may be indicated. Cooled radiofrequency ablation (CRFA)...
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Outcomes of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Lumbar Nerves as Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_3175970299
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_3175970299
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2193-8237
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2193-651X
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10.1007/s40122-025-00717-7
