The effectiveness and safety of sacral lateral branch radiofrequency neurotomy (SLBRFN): A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the effectiveness and safety of sacral lateral branch radiofrequency neurotomy (SLBRFN) in treating posterior sacroiliac joint complex (PSIJC) pain, stratifying results by patient selection criteria and technique.

Design

Systematic review.

Population

Adults over 18 years old with suspected PSIJC pain.

Intervention

SLBRFN with image guidance (including computed tomography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound).

Comparison

Any other treatment, sham, or no treatment.

Outcomes

The primary outcome was improvement in pain reported as continuous data or the proportion of patients obtaining ≥50% reduction in pain scores on either the visual analog scale (VAS) or numeric rating scale (NRS). Secondary outcomes included functional improvement, reporte

SUBMITTER: Lee DW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11372997 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature