Bipolar Radiofrequency(RF) Lesion of the thoracic medial branch of the posterior ramus for treament of posterior mechanical spinal pai
- Conditions
- thoracic posterior mechanical (facet) painbipolar RF lesion , thoracic facet pain
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 70
Inclusion Criteria
1.Age 18-75 years
2.Almost continuous uni-or bilateral chronic pain in a circumscript thoracic spinal region without neurological signs
Exclusion Criteria
1.Red Flags like tumor, infection, fracture
2.Anticoagulation therapy, which may not temporarily be stopped
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method VAS score<br /><br>PDI (Pain Disability Index)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method global perceived effect<br /><br>willingness for repetition of treatment